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corroborating

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verb

present participle of corroborate

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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
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 Berlinger concluded that there wasn’t enough corroborating evidence to use Dostie’s theory as an element in the series. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 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 The global secondary market hit $240 billion in transaction volume in 2025—a 48% year-over-year jump and the largest year on record, according to Jefferies—with Lazard independently corroborating a 53% surge to $233 billion. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026 Investigators also uncovered corroborating evidence tying him to the killings, including information Gallon allegedly provided about where the victims had been shot and the location of evidence connected to the crime. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 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
  • Soon, Haiti’s Central Directorate of the Judicial Police issued an arrest warrant for him, which an ICE spokesperson cited when confirming his arrest last week.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On Wednesday, Koval released a statement on her official Instagram page, confirming suspicions that her choice to walk away from the Tigers stemmed from Mulkey acquiring 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At the center, a Geometric CNC Fuller visually reduces the mass of the blade while reinforcing Razorbill's distinctive multi-faceted character.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Michon will be tasked with expanding Messika’s retail footprint, reinforcing its organization and distribution, and accelerating brand-building across the region.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Still, a supportive connection between the moon, Neptune and Pluto retrograde adds a deeper undercurrent to all the buzzing and socializing.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He's argued that allowing foreign adversaries like China to outpace the US in developing AI could be a risk to national security, but his administration has been very supportive of AI despite the growing backlash.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • From a security standpoint, verifying political senders can help make impersonation harder.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The report also alleges the agency has set up a policy for verifying ballot envelopes that could result in many voters not getting their ballots in time for the midterm election or at all.
    Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The United States added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double what a consensus of economists had expected, bolstering confidence that the economy remains on solid footing.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The map, barring any major changes, will revert back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, bolstering Cleaver’s chances of reelection.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The group has—so far unsuccessfully—called on both the NCAA and Big 12 to end the affiliation, arguing against universities participating in a youth-facing marketing campaign for energy drinks.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Approaching a parent with love and concern instead of arguing for their treatment can help alleviate a lot of stress.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Simple Minds have spent the better part of five decades proving that momentum can be its own kind of longevity.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Citing four people familiar with the discussions, Reuters said this was to limit Republican losses due to the conflict, which is proving increasingly unpopular with Americans.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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