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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The ability to make a viewer truly feel as though they are witnessing something that transcends time, something that has always existed, is a very rare and special one.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil told reporters Tuesday: "In recent weeks and months, we are witnessing an increase in brutal rocket attacks on the civilian population."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma,” the statement read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
At times it felt tense witnessing the two sparring in the courtroom, with Rogers accusing her of repeatedly lying.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Zach, I noticed, had stopped loading supers onto the hand truck and watched, shaking his head like he couldn’t believe he was witnessing another scene where people’s worst sides come out.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
