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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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
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
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Each victim was interviewed by detectives, and police say corroborating evidence was also collected.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
To use him as their central witness, prosecutors will have to cut him a deal on his prison term while corroborating his likely testimony — no easy task.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fels, who was one of the lead federal prosecutors in the Justice Department's successful prosecution of El Chapo in 2019, said federal prosecutors would still have plenty of work to do to prepare their case for court, including potentially interviewing corroborating witnesses.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Another of Hemings' sons, Madison Hemings, shared an account of his mother's life in an Ohio newspaper that provides corroborating evidence, according to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Nov. 2025
Expect Nike to insist the sneaker is safe and effective, and offer studies corroborating that perspective.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2025
However, one of the most devastating aspects of her trial arose as bodycam footage from the night of her crash was released, corroborating allegations that she was intoxicated amid the incident.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Police found no evidence corroborating Flores' claims about Thornlow.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Only now, more than a week later, have details corroborating the scope of the carnage begun to emerge.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Each victim was interviewed by detectives, and police say corroborating evidence was also collected.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
To use him as their central witness, prosecutors will have to cut him a deal on his prison term while corroborating his likely testimony — no easy task.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fels, who was one of the lead federal prosecutors in the Justice Department's successful prosecution of El Chapo in 2019, said federal prosecutors would still have plenty of work to do to prepare their case for court, including potentially interviewing corroborating witnesses.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Another of Hemings' sons, Madison Hemings, shared an account of his mother's life in an Ohio newspaper that provides corroborating evidence, according to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Nov. 2025
Expect Nike to insist the sneaker is safe and effective, and offer studies corroborating that perspective.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2025
However, one of the most devastating aspects of her trial arose as bodycam footage from the night of her crash was released, corroborating allegations that she was intoxicated amid the incident.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Police found no evidence corroborating Flores' claims about Thornlow.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 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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China has not issued an official statement confirming the agreement.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Expanding the number of available working crews and confirming additional support resources to respond to winter weather impacts and potential restoration needs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In fact, the Dow Transports — comprised of 20 leading shipping, logistics, trucking, rail and airline companies — has set at least three all-time closing highs in January, reinforcing the rally that’s also carried the 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average to several record closes this month.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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The rapid expansion of charging infrastructure is reinforcing growth in China’s EV market.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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The response was overwhelmingly supportive, which did surprise me a little.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company notes that modern jobs require fluency in the specific technologies employers depend on, and verifying these skills is becoming the primary path for professionals to find new opportunities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, the Bureau paid far more than anticipated for services without verifying whether inmates received appropriate care.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Free cash flow is expected to remain strong, bolstering shareholder returns and balance sheet flexibility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But that may be changing, bolstering BYD’s expansion plans.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The truck driver was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, but the Cobles’ wrongful-death lawsuit against Caltrans, arguing that faulty freeway design led to the backup their car was in when the big rig came around the bend, was lost in a jury trial.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Prominent leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention have come to the church's defense, arguing that compassion for migrant families affected by the crackdown cannot justify violating a sacred space during worship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, the performance has been two-pronged, with Asia and the Middle East proving a boon for bigger players but less representative and underexplored for SMEs.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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