corroboratory

adjective

Definition of corroboratorynext
as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something offered corroboratory testimony for the defendant's alibi

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  1. supporting
  2. supportive
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
Adjective
  • The agency said those providers can offer supportive services and bill Medicaid for eligible care.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • This Birkenstock option is very supportive, which was a pleasant surprise for a pair of slides.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of supportive
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“Corroboratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboratory. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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