witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
witnessing
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present participleof witness.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"We are currently witnessing an El Niño event that is unprecedented in the historical record," Dr Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist at Berkeley Earth, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Scholars have claimed that there is something very different about the visceral experience of witnessing the state putting someone to death and the experience of watching that happen on television or a video feed.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
But the 35-year-old actor recalls witnessing the stress and insecurities experienced by friends over who had the most followers, or who followed who on social media.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
I am sad to say after decades supporting USC, I rooted for Oregon after witnessing that late hit Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“I know this has been quite a shock. We had no way to shield you from witnessing that. I’m so very sorry. Now, I know you have questions.”
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
