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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 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 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
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
  • Lee wanted to get back on stage from the moment the band said goodbye in August of 2015, but confirming the tour meant many months of grim-faced work.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The erroneous reports prompted Katsina United to release another statement confirming Ozor’s death.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated and acknowledge progress along the way, reinforcing positive habits.
    ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With fast-frequency response, voltage control, and black-start capabilities, batteries can instantly counter abrupt shifts in supply and demand, reinforcing grid reliability while diversifying income for project owners.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Following the shooting, officers were seen investigating inside the Lawson House, a former YMCA that provides supportive housing to the unhoused.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Teens often describe chatbot interactions as emotionally meaningful or supportive, sometimes even preferring chatbot conversations to talking with friends.
    Megan Kelly, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Smoke events leave residue behind; the guidelines include protocols for flushing spaces and verifying air quality once the event passes.
    Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • During a visit to Ituri last month, Congo’s Health Minister Roger Kamba said the government is verifying a list of those working to control the outbreak, as names of some doing unrelated work have been added to the payroll.
    Prosper Heri Ngorora, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Summary The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league deal, bolstering their depth amidst recent setbacks and injuries to key backstops like Will Smith and Dalton Rushing.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That shift includes pursuing a store remodeling strategy, bolstering its vendor relationships and making its products more visible across multiple sales channels.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Murdaugh’s defense quickly responded on Thursday, arguing none of the alternative locations proposed by the state meet their criteria.
    Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kestou filed a motion last December to dismiss the charge, arguing the fire, not his storage of the canisters, caused Salter's death.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But on May 1, 1960, just four years after the U-2’s debut, the Soviet miliary shot down one of the planes, flown by Francis Gary Powers, proving that the US underestimated Soviet capabilities.
    Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • McHale found that Washington is likely to succeed in proving its claims that Kalshi violated state laws on gambling and consumer protection.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Corroborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroborating. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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