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corroborating

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verb

present participle of corroborate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of corroborating
Adjective
That can be an affidavit, a technical analysis, or a corroborating fact. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 An affidavit filed in early February lists as a corroborating witness someone named Sonja Babette Müller in Walpertskirchen, Germany. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026 Witnesses did not see any physical altercation between the husband and his wife at the party, but there was some corroborating evidence that suggested prior physical abuse within the relationship. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Evidence found during the search warrant, and other corroborating evidence, showed that the man actually killed three deer on the prison property, the news release said. — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Investigators evaluate its credibility and seek corroborating evidence. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Both Fields’ lawyer and his agent are now on record corroborating the initial report that drew TCU’s ire. — Mac Engel september 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors assembled thousands of pages of text messages and emails, obtained bank and flight records, gathered corroborating witnesses, and collected video footage of freak-offs and the damning tape of Combs attacking Ventura. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Any association with a person, Leonardo says, requires additional investigative work and corroborating information under applicable legal requirements and agency procedures. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Fanning said Oakland County Animal Control had received previous complaints about High Vibe Trail Rides, but was challenged by callers remaining anonymous and the difficulty of corroborating the charges. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Further corroborating Silas’ fate is the fact that also gone is Numan Acar who played his fixer Esad Kasgarli in Season 1. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Connell later reported that a masked man had broken in and attacked her, and even appeared to have physical evidence corroborating her claims, according to the Orange County District Attorney's release. — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 This figure may be based on intuition rather than fact; Kyle Patterson, RMNP’s public affairs officer, couldn’t find any recent studies corroborating it. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborating
Adjective
  • The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Construction companies should also review their subcontract agreements, recordkeeping practices, and procedures for confirming that workers have been properly paid.
    — Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Celebrities and the street style set are already on board with the look, confirming the decadent footwear trend is having a moment this fall.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Additional sound insulation for 2026 helps suppress road and drivetrain noise, further reinforcing the RZ's luxury credentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cutting off access to contraceptives serves the Iranian government’s goal of population growth, reinforcing women’s primary role as reproducers.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • For his Republican opponent, 62% said Rogers is too supportive of the president.
    — Justin Papp,Caleigh Keating,Garrett Downs,Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Of all Simpson’s children, Arnelle has been the most vocally supportive of her father.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Demand for grading — an act of verifying a card’s authenticity and condition — has grown as collectors increasingly treat trading and vintage sports cards as alternative investments.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Courtesy of Christie's New York A lot of work goes into verifying a discovery like this is real.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In a unanimous vote, council members approved three separate motions aimed at assisting pets and bolstering care for animals across the city.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite his bolstering the GOP war chest, most of the candidates Musk backed lost their races.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Wisconsin Democrats have failed on multiple occasions to petition the Wisconsin Supreme Court to grant a redraw of the maps, arguing that the current map unfairly favors Republicans.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly questioned whether women should serve in ground combat and special operations roles, arguing that their inclusion could undermine military effectiveness and physical standards.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Sam Moses is proving there's still something special about the old-fashioned way, despite new technology.
    — Steve Overmyer, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Short, softly layered, and effortlessly chic, the cut became synonymous with her style, proving that sometimes the simplest looks make the biggest statement.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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