1
as in confirms
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reinforces
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
my personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of corroborates
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
The new study corroborates the previous discovery of organic materials in Enceladus’s older ice grains.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But the affirmation is merely asserted; nothing in the book corroborates it.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Whether that additional context corroborates the content or contradicts it, the act of gathering that info will give you a feeling of control over the information and control over your reaction to it.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Uranium is not part of the MP’s business, but the policy corroborates the message that Washington is serious about securing a domestic supply chain of energy and minerals.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Her paper corroborates other recent research, which suggests the public health impact of the Maui fires are greater than what our health-tracking systems are able to initially catch.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The new research corroborates earlier studies hinting that lithium might be important for Alzheimer’s.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
The new study corroborates the previous discovery of organic materials in Enceladus’s older ice grains.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But the affirmation is merely asserted; nothing in the book corroborates it.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Whether that additional context corroborates the content or contradicts it, the act of gathering that info will give you a feeling of control over the information and control over your reaction to it.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Uranium is not part of the MP’s business, but the policy corroborates the message that Washington is serious about securing a domestic supply chain of energy and minerals.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Her paper corroborates other recent research, which suggests the public health impact of the Maui fires are greater than what our health-tracking systems are able to initially catch.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The new research corroborates earlier studies hinting that lithium might be important for Alzheimer’s.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborates
Verb
-
This confirms findings from a previous study that found that blue tit numbers are closely tied to the numbers of caterpillars in their local environment (more here).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Every alliance strained but not broken confirms that the rules are weaker than the ego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
With Unit 3 advancing smoothly, Zhangzhou reinforces China’s push to scale nuclear construction faster and more efficiently.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
When shopping for name-brand designer bags, be sure to use a seller with a solid reputation that independently verifies their products’ authenticity; many local designer resale shops specialize in this, as do many online retailers.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
-
Apple says this payload includes a digital signature from the Digital ID card’s issuing authority, which ultimately verifies the user’s identity.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
This bolsters my opinion that whoever drives the car should choose the music.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
18 Jan. 2026
-
Amazon has been increasingly encroaching on Walmart’s turf, even as Walmart bolsters its e-commerce operations, signaling its intent to further expand its physical footprint and grocery offerings.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Both experts acknowledge, as Camarda argues, that engineers cannot possibly predict exactly how the heat shield will behave.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Along with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the agency that had been working to review Sable’s restart plan, the attorney general argues that PHMSA’s decisions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and asked the court to overturn them.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
-
This particularly applies to an opening visual metaphor, in which an old veteran is haunted by a vision of his past, which proves more excessive and obvious than enlightening.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Corroborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborates. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
