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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Quality stocks, defined as those with superior profitability, strong balance sheets and predictable earnings, are witnessing a breakout in performance, he says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 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
Having a brother with schizophrenia and witnessing how families navigate the legal system when dealing with mental illness has informed her approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Annabelle also sees Gina, witnessing the same thing.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
