CORROBORATING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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corroborating

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verb

present participle of corroborate

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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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

Adjective

That can be an affidavit, a technical analysis, or a corroborating fact. — 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

Investigators evaluate its credibility and seek corroborating evidence. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Both Fields’ lawyer and his agent are now on record corroborating the initial report that drew TCU’s ire. — Mac Engel september 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors assembled thousands of pages of text messages and emails, obtained bank and flight records, gathered corroborating witnesses, and collected video footage of freak-offs and the damning tape of Combs attacking Ventura. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Any association with a person, Leonardo says, requires additional investigative work and corroborating information under applicable legal requirements and agency procedures. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Fanning said Oakland County Animal Control had received previous complaints about High Vibe Trail Rides, but was challenged by callers remaining anonymous and the difficulty of corroborating the charges. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Further corroborating Silas’ fate is the fact that also gone is Numan Acar who played his fixer Esad Kasgarli in Season 1. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Connell later reported that a masked man had broken in and attacked her, and even appeared to have physical evidence corroborating her claims, according to the Orange County District Attorney's release. — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 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. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroborating

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

Verb

Meanwhile, Calvin Klein said Thursday the brand and Leoni will part ways at the end of her current contract, confirming speculation that had been circulating in the market.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
After confirming that the line from Exeter that ran through the village of Starcross didn’t open until the end of May, 1846, Cade and his team turned to the schedule for additional clues.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of confirming

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That same day, Houzz released its 2026 outdoor trends study, reinforcing the zoned-yard pattern.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
The Dodgers, after reinforcing their back-to-back championship roster in the offseason and entering the year as the World Series favorites, fell short.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Adjective

The community of Crystal Lake wants to be supportive, especially Levon (William Catlett), a widower with a dark past and big ole crush on Pamela and her exceptional sweater.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Many of its socks feature a signature honeycomb design at the arch, which helps create a more secure fit, minimize bunching, and provide a supportive feel.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of supportive

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Some countries, such as Australia, require the platforms themselves to develop ways of verifying a user’s age.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
For Synopsys, a company that develops software for designing and verifying semiconductors, CFO Shelagh Glaser said the cost side got real fast.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of verifying

Verb

Black, a district alumnus, is running on a platform of bolstering the district’s college and career readiness programs and boosting teacher retention.

— Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Rather than bolstering support for traditional hunting practices, the constitutional amendment could make sportsmen and women pariahs in the public’s eye and invite further ballot initiatives.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of bolstering

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By arguing for the necessity of the chains of deportation today, Vance makes an eerily similar case.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Good luck enforcing Potemkin guarantees from hyperscalers or arguing that local protests excuse a construction delay that blew a hole in the financing.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Patent knee-high boots brought edge, while her now-signature purple scarf added a vibrant pop—proving that even minimalists appreciate a jolt of color.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The property is debuting as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, ushering in a new era of luxury for the area, and proving that, yes, chic and fabulous things can happen on either side of the Intracoastal.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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