as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
The committee released a transcript and video of Smith's closed-door testimony last month.
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Jaala Brown, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
To use him as their central witness, prosecutors will have to cut him a deal on his prison term while corroborating his likely testimony — no easy task.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Thursday marked the second full day of testimony in the Texas trial of former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Gravano's testimony was seen as a major breakthrough in the U.S. campaign against the Mafia because a high-ranking member broke the code of silence (omertà) to become a government witness in exchange for leniency for his own crimes, including 19 gangland slayings.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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International election monitors said there was overwhelming evidence that Machado's party won the 2024 election against Maduro, but Maduro refused to relinquish power.—
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O’Hara told reporters Minneapolis police had secured the scene and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are processing evidence.—
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The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.—
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Tacvasen Lightweight Workout Jacket During her recent trip to Australia, Oprah was spotted wearing several wrinkle-proof, form-fitting athletic jackets.—
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
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According to the complaint, another witness who lives in the apartment told police Toney came over to visit, smoke marijuana and prepare dinner.—
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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