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as in confirms
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony
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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
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Recent Examples of corroborates
Evidence corroborates Cummings’ admission.
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A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Phaedra corroborates Shamea’s claim, saying Drew did, in fact, approach her after the reunion with her doubts.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Kosinski countered that all of the evidence from the scene corroborates the officers’ accounts.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Mark says the investigation has found another source that potentially corroborates the story that Bradley had a child.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime.
—Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The jury previously saw restaurant surveillance footage that corroborates that testimony.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the witnesses who corroborates prosecutors' theory is Magalhães herself.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Phaedra corroborates Shamea’s claim, saying Drew did, in fact, approach her after the reunion with her doubts.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Kosinski countered that all of the evidence from the scene corroborates the officers’ accounts.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Mark says the investigation has found another source that potentially corroborates the story that Bradley had a child.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime.
—Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The jury previously saw restaurant surveillance footage that corroborates that testimony.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the witnesses who corroborates prosecutors' theory is Magalhães herself.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborates
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Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Tuvia Gering, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, said the timing of Araghchi's visit is important, saying the meeting showed coordinated messaging between Beijing and Tehran and reinforces China's desire to have a seat in any future regional agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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For context, canvassing is a post-election process that verifies that all valid ballots cast are accurately counted and included in the final election result.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The document essentially verifies that Muhsen abandoned his bond obligations.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lots of laughter and playing with joy, even in the hardest of moments, truly bolsters well-being!—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The win, his third straight, bolsters Antonelli’s spot at the top of the leaderboard, 20 points ahead of fellow Mercedes driver George Russell.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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The filing also argues Flagg's performances are not comparable to Swift's album or brand.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Corroborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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