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noun

Definition of witnessesnext
plural of witness
as in testimonies
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the ruins are a compelling witness of the ancient civilization's cultural and aesthetic achievements

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witnesses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of witness
1
as in attests
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents

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2
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes witnessed the crime

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3
as in testifies
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact I witnessed to the fact that I had seen them together that night

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4
as in experiences
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it war changes anyone who has ever witnessed it first hand

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
  1. testimonies
  2. attests
  3. undergoes
  4. affirms
  5. sees
  6. certifies
  7. asserts
Noun
  • While Erik testified about the abuse for hours, key evidence and corroborating testimonies were excluded.
    KC Baker, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Following the verdict, her family shared moving testimonies.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of testimonies
Verb
  • The rising divorce rates post-holiday attests to this phenomenon.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The presence of this multivalence attests to the thoughtfulness with which the show frames its artworks, drawing out their nuances rather than subsuming them under pronouncements of identity.
    Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of attests
Verb
  • The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of undergoes
Verb
  • Even if the Fourth Circuit affirms Bell, NASCAR could still ultimately win the case, which is set to go to trial next December.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dangling Tucker and Valdez in trade talks all but affirms that claim.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of affirms
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • After the state board certifies Michigan's statewide presidential results, the governor must issue a certificate with the names of the state's presidential electors at least six days before the electors convene.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The first candidate appeals that decision, but the other candidate's lawyers flood the court system with delay-inducing filings before the appeals courts can rule, and the governor certifies Georgia's electors for the second candidate when the deadline arrives.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of certifies
Verb
  • The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.
    Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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