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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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
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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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NBCUniversal has locked in its usual Monday kickoff week to upfronts week in New York, confirming May 11 as the date of its main presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the opposite corner is a certificate, confirming Chad Williams’ plaque on the ‘AV150 legacy wall’.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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It is rooted in the achievements of Abu Dhabi Art and will carry them onto the global stage, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a cultural capital while offering Frieze a unique gateway to the region.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Oct. 2025
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This war has shown the world once again that violence only breeds more violence, and the task before the international community is no longer to imagine peace, but to begin the hard work of reinforcing it.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Teachers, coaches, and parents—once supportive of their students and children choosing to take up the profession of arms—may now hesitate.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers also state that the woven back and seat are supportive without feeling too stiff.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Currently, members of Clear must scan their fingerprints, eyes, or facial image before verifying their identity a second time with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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These systems help manage critical processes such as investigating fraudulent activity, resolving account issues, verifying user identities, and preparing reports for regulatory inquiries, all to make sure that customer information is handled with care and appropriate safeguards.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Europe, Germany is bolstering growth by increasing government spending to build up its military, Gourinchas said.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers will have to consider spending more on pitchers — or parting with hitting prospects in trades — while also bolstering the pitching elsewhere in their system.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The American Chemistry Council took issue with the report’s findings on low birth weight and liver issues, arguing that the evidence wasn’t as robust as the report claimed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s son said that women were arguing with his mother about sharing the insurance information.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is a historic case proving Texas will not tolerate crimes against mothers and their preborn children.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bubble hems returned across skirts, pants and jackets, proving the detail can feel sharp and modern when well executed, while skirts in every form — sharp and structured, flowing and asymmetric — emerged as the defining piece of spring 2026.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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