witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
is witnessing
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present progressiveof witness (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Lebanon is witnessing such destruction for the first time in its history," said researcher Hanaa Jaber, who has roots in Bint Jbeil.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Having seen “The Drama” in theaters twice, what astounds me is witnessing the audience’s open-mindedness.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
Europe is witnessing the emergence of some economic green shoots, as I’ve noted recently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
But the real pleasure, just like it is in any good heist movie, is witnessing the three women spending time together and becoming closer over the course of the book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
Annabelle can hardly believe what she is witnessing, because the animal is actually in the air, like he’s been lifted by a tornado.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
