as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
corroborating information on the activities of the terrorists
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1
as in confirming
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony
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2
as in reinforcing
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 corroborating
Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
There is also corroborating evidence from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which conducts an annual mental health survey.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
Their relatives have rallied around them, corroborating claims José was inappropriate with his sons.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
On Sunday, Cox told Meet the Press that Robinson was allegedly in a romantic relationship with a roommate who is trans, providing no additional public corroborating data or information of the roommate's gender.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
There is also corroborating evidence from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which conducts an annual mental health survey.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
Their relatives have rallied around them, corroborating claims José was inappropriate with his sons.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborating
Adjective
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Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Patrick took it surprisingly well, because Kacie kept making out with him and confirming that her choice had nothing to do with her feelings for him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hailey Bieber, too, has given the sneaker a seal of approval, strutting around in its ombré, yellow-and-orange version in London while confirming that the trench coat and Nike Shox combo is one worthy of replicating this fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, of course, vice versa, reinforcing the disparity for those in peripheral locations.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each item is intimately tied to the library space, reinforcing Assouline’s belief that a library is not merely a room but a sanctuary for ideas, aesthetics, and meaningful objects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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William, 43, has been supportive of his father following Buckingham Palace’s announcement in Febuary 2024 that the monarch was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Toward the end of his introduction, a few audience members could be heard shouting supportive exclamations for Mamdani, before Goldberg turned in her seat to address them live on the air.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Free Press is still working on verifying other fundraisers related to the attack.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a wholly inactive offseason outside of the draft, Golden State is bolstering its rotation with not a moment to spare until training camp.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Certain young players continued to stand out, bolstering their case.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For decades, DeLodder said, hospitals have quelled the establishment of freestanding birthing centers by arguing against their necessity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The budget director wrote the project’s chapter on the Executive Office of the President, arguing that the bureaucracy is riddled with inefficiencies and corruption.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of proving your value to everyone, focus on embodying it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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