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witnesses

NOUN
audience
Synonyms
STRONGEST
congregation crowd gallery gathering market public
STRONG
admirers assemblage assembly devotees fans following hearers house listeners moviegoers onlookers patrons playgoers spectators theatergoers turnout viewers
WEAK
showgoers
VERB
attendance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
turnout
STRONG
audience crowd draw
WEAK
assemblage assembly box office company congregation gate gathering gross house

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Witnesses in front of the house can be heard comparing the sight of the balloon sticking out over the roof of the house to a scene from the Pixar movie “Up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Jehovah's Witnesses spokesman Andrew Basoo disputed that, saying: "Individual Witnesses make informed medical decisions that reflect their understanding of the Bible, while placing great value on the expertise of the medical professionals caring for them."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"Our core belief regarding the sanctity of blood remains unchanged. Jehovah's Witnesses make informed, conscientious choices that reflect both Scriptural principles and developments in modern medical practice."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Witnesses flew from Brazil to testify that his ex-girlfriend, 24-year-old Ana Claudia Dos Santos, went missing in Brazil after breaking up with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Witnesses say there was a small explosion around 9 P.M.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee