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
The Times reported that documents, emails, other writings and interviews provided corroboration for elements of the women’s stories.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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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The case was solved years later through DNA evidence, along with the exhumation of the family dog, which prosecutors said Kovacich had kicked and beaten to death.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, Murphy wrote that there is no evidence showing the three victims were involved.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The team takes the position seriously, as proof by the amount of draft capital invested in wide receivers over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, the SAVE America Act, as contemplated by the president, would ban most forms of mail voting and require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The investigation by Pirro's office centered on brief testimony last June by Powell before the Senate Banking Committee, when he was asked about cost overruns on the Fed's extensive building renovations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Guten singled out the defense’s witness, Beatty, as too biased to render an impartial assessment, characterizing the social worker’s testimony as advocacy, not an expert opinion.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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