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 commission conducted seven hearings over the course of a year, taking testimony from approximately 100 witnesses.
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Steven K. Green,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Without control of committee gavels — and the subpoena power that comes with them — legislative inquiries from the Hill minority generally rely on the voluntary compliance from their targets to produce documents or testimony.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The verdict followed a two-day trial in the 341st District Court, during which prosecutors presented testimony from six witnesses and dozens of exhibits, including text messages, photographs and video recordings.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kennedy, in testimony to lawmakers on Capitol Hill this year, criticized similar programs as subject to fraud.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Steven K. Green,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Without control of committee gavels — and the subpoena power that comes with them — legislative inquiries from the Hill minority generally rely on the voluntary compliance from their targets to produce documents or testimony.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The verdict followed a two-day trial in the 341st District Court, during which prosecutors presented testimony from six witnesses and dozens of exhibits, including text messages, photographs and video recordings.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kennedy, in testimony to lawmakers on Capitol Hill this year, criticized similar programs as subject to fraud.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.
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The attack, which was confirmed by local Russian officials, provides further evidence of Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crunch NATO summit.
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Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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Early adopters often uncover blind spots, improve the final product and provide authentic testimonials that help build trust with future customers.
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Social media is full of testimonials, but veterinarians and researchers tell a more complicated story about what this fungus can and cannot do.
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Kent was a cooperating witness and testified against Song and others at a trial in Fort Worth that ended in March with convictions of nine defendants.
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Goetz argued the surveillance footage and witness descriptions did not identify the shooter and that prosecutors relied on speculation instead of proof.
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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