testifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of testify
as in attests
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene

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Recent Examples of testifies Patrick Clancy testifies in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing their three children. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Continue reading … INSIDE HER HEAD — Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband testifies as expert weighs in on murder trial. — FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Forensic psychologist testifies about Colt Gray's mental health Gray's attorney questioned Richards about the teenager's mental health before and after the shooting. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Derek Downey, an expert in pool failure analysis who frequently testifies as an expert witness in construction defect lawsuits, recommends placing a separate material, such as tile and grout, between pool sections. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies during a Senate banking committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, July 15, 2026. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Timing was key, Texas Ranger testifies The speed at which James Saulter was placed on administrative leave was key to Garcia’s decision to pursue a retaliation investigation into Sheriff Adam King, Garcia said. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Taking the same tack could increase the likelihood that Mangione testifies. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 Katy Puig’s father testifies In brief testimony, Rudy Puig said his daughter was a healthy teenager before the boat crash. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testifies
  1. attests
  2. swears
  3. witnesses
  4. verifies
Verb
  • Our shopping writer Julia Harrison attests that Made In’s cookware is one of the most affordable and high-quality options on the kitchen market.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • As the unfolding case of the Smithsonian attests, museum leaders occupy a pivotal position in American public life, balancing obligations to historical truth, institutional stakeholders, and the communities whose record they are entrusted to keep.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of attests
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  • Be sure to book ahead and bring along a travel companion who swears there is no way that a trip to the parks can be relaxing.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The Cubs lost 8-6 and the cheers turned to jeers and swears as relief pitcher Jacob Webb cursed his own performance after the game.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Definition of swears
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  • There, Pinocchio witnesses James being bullied by his peers, and his vengeful instincts kick in.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • This year witnesses a resurgence of sorts, as a fleet of both new and historic Js descends on the Mediterranean.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of witnesses
Verb
  • Any new agreement will have to specify who verifies what, in what order, and what happens when a ship is hit.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026
  • The channel that delivered the message can never be the channel that verifies it.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of verifies

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