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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroboratory
  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 denim stretches to move with you, the high waist provides a supportive fit, and there’s plenty of pockets for small storage.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Nayor came to learn that Perkins was not alone as a kind man directing terrifying movies; one of her most frequent collaborators, Sam Raimi, proved to be similarly warm and supportive.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of supportive
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“Corroboratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboratory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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