as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
corroborating information on the activities of the terrorists
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1
as in confirming
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony
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2
as in reinforcing
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
my personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of people
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Recent Examples of corroborating
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Borrowers also would have to provide corroborating documentary evidence of their allegations.
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Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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.
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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.
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Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities posted a YouTube video corroborating Senator Sullivan’s points just last week.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
18 Mar. 2026
She wasn’t presented with evidence corroborating the claims and wasn’t aware of anyone at the firm who researched the accusations, according to the court document.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Court documents obtained by Rolling Stone appear to offer new evidence of La Roux, whose real name is Elly Jackson, corroborating An’s memory of the event.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That can be an affidavit, a technical analysis, or a corroborating fact.
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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
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.
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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
Borrowers also would have to provide corroborating documentary evidence of their allegations.
—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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.
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Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities posted a YouTube video corroborating Senator Sullivan’s points just last week.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
18 Mar. 2026
She wasn’t presented with evidence corroborating the claims and wasn’t aware of anyone at the firm who researched the accusations, according to the court document.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Court documents obtained by Rolling Stone appear to offer new evidence of La Roux, whose real name is Elly Jackson, corroborating An’s memory of the event.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborating
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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.
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Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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Several members of Congress also attended, with the discussion centered on the national security, economic, religious and social implications of confirming that UAPs are alien or even extra-dimensional in origin.
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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
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The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.
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There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.
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Standard supportive care, especially if started early, can help and the WHO says more than 200 people have recovered.
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Never send deposits before independently verifying the property owner or management company.
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These systems—such as Isabelle, Lean, and Rocq—are specialized programming languages that check mathematical proofs step-by-step, verifying their logical correctness.
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These acquisitions are crucial for bolstering the Yankees' rotation.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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In 2022, Kroger announced a plan to merge with rival Albertsons, arguing that a larger chain would be better able to compete against rivals.
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The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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Many are now scheduled for next year, proving again that delays are a constant in the space industry.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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