CORROBORATES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

corroborates

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present tense third-person singular of corroborate

as in confirms

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony

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as in reinforces

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 corroborates Mundo Deportivo corroborates these key figures, while noting that Cancelo only has a year left on his contract at Al-Hilal. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Investigators collected four shell casings in the exterior area near the rear entrance, which the Shively detective said in the affidavit corroborates footage showing Gray firing a firearm multiple times. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2026 Evidence corroborates Cummings’ admission. — A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026 Phaedra corroborates Shamea’s claim, saying Drew did, in fact, approach her after the reunion with her doubts. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026 Kosinski countered that all of the evidence from the scene corroborates the officers’ accounts. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 Additionally, Mark says the investigation has found another source that potentially corroborates the story that Bradley had a child. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026 Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime. — Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026 The jury previously saw restaurant surveillance footage that corroborates that testimony. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026

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The city confirms the four cameras near Holly Lane have already been removed.

— Brooklyn Andres, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 28 Aug. 2026
Renoon structures and confirms consistency of product and supply chain data across both Tod’s internal systems and those of its partners.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

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The data reinforces the stark need for action along these lines, as do the tragic stories of far too many first responders who have made significant sacrifices for their communities and are met with newfound dangers for their troubles.

— Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
The material produced by the league so far, according to the filing, reinforces the necessity of complete transparency.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Once King County Elections verifies the voters and signatures, the Director of Elections sets a special date between 45 and 90 days after the petition is certified.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Fortune reviewed a summary of his financial records, which verifies his billionaire status.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of verifies

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Song landed a powerful right uppercut in the second round, securing a significant victory that bolsters his bantamweight title contention, despite a recent loss to Sean O'Malley.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Connors brothers anchor defense The return of brothers Rex and Porter Connors bolsters UCD’s defense.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolsters

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Conversely, another group argues that given the upside risks to inflation, the year-end rate should likely be higher than the current target range.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Dolly Parton stood up for undocumented immigrants when few others would, argues columnist Gustavo Arellano.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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