CORROBORATING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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verb

present participle of corroborate

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

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

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 Borrowers also would have to provide corroborating documentary evidence of their allegations. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) later affirmed the immigration judge’s decision, finding that her mother could not provide enough corroborating evidence to support her petition, the documents state. — Armando Garcia, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities posted a YouTube video corroborating Senator Sullivan’s points just last week. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026 She wasn’t presented with evidence corroborating the claims and wasn’t aware of anyone at the firm who researched the accusations, according to the court document. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Court documents obtained by Rolling Stone appear to offer new evidence of La Roux, whose real name is Elly Jackson, corroborating An’s memory of the event. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Mar. 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

Definition of supporting

Verb

Start with something simple and repetitive, such as checking an account balance, confirming an appointment or sending a reminder.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
After confirming their range is included, consumers will receive a free set of compatible knob covers along with installation instructions.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of confirming

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Doctors in other parts of Venezuela and abroad have stepped up to volunteer for telehealth services, while other aid groups have focused on reinforcing primary care providers and mobile clinics.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026
Yet rather than reinforcing Gatorade’s performance credentials, the sponsorship has positioned the brand at the centre of debates around commercialization.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Adjective

Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of supportive

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Achieving and verifying high-purity output from secondary feedstocks, rather than virgin mined ore, is a technically demanding problem that has limited the domestic recycling sector for years.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Never send deposits before independently verifying the property owner or management company.

— T.J. Anthony, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of verifying

Verb

These acquisitions are crucial for bolstering the Yankees' rotation.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of bolstering

Verb

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was ejected by plate umpire Willie Traynor for arguing a balk call against Jose Cabrera (0-2) that put runners on second and third with one out in the fifth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
The situation began to change when the novelist Stewart O’Nan published an influential essay in the Boston Review in 1999, arguing for Yates as a canonical American author.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of arguing

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Certification framework finalized For aircraft that introduce new technologies, the G-1 Issue Paper establishes the certification basis before engineers begin proving compliance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
The technology is impressive, but proving its safety for spending is paramount for its future.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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