as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
that's a serious charge, so you certainly should have corroboration for it
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Recent Examples of corroboration
Defense argues claims are prejudicial In Snow's 2025 Gallatin County trial, which ended in a mistrial, his attorneys argued the 2020 encounter at issue had been consensual and said there was no DNA evidence or eyewitness corroboration.
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Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
What the iPhone itself may reveal Even without medical data, the iPhone left behind may provide valuable corroboration.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
There was no immediate independent corroboration of that account or of any gang affiliation of the vehicle’s occupants.
—Claire Rush, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The problem with defense strategies like that, according to Sullivan, is there’s no corroboration for the defendant’s story.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent research offers some corroboration.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Over the months, rumors have come and gone, gained credibility with corroboration from multiple sources, or been utterly discredited.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
What the iPhone itself may reveal Even without medical data, the iPhone left behind may provide valuable corroboration.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
There was no immediate independent corroboration of that account or of any gang affiliation of the vehicle’s occupants.
—Claire Rush, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The problem with defense strategies like that, according to Sullivan, is there’s no corroboration for the defendant’s story.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent research offers some corroboration.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Over the months, rumors have come and gone, gained credibility with corroboration from multiple sources, or been utterly discredited.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroboration
Noun
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Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But court records and evidence presented during the preliminary hearing this week indicated that his then-wife and the roommates were also involved in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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This example of a veggie-only egg dish is the perfect piece of proof that breakfast doesn't necessarily need meat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Offering running commentary on depositions outside of the courtroom risks compromising witness testimony, affecting the integrity of evidence review, and impacting ongoing judicial proceedings.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the request of any of those committees, the authority’s executive director and chairperson would be required to provide in-person testimony about the acquisition, constructions and development of sports facilities and surrounding infrastructure.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Corroboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboration. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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