CORROBORATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

corroboration

noun

Definition of corroboration

as in evidence

something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim that's a serious charge, so you certainly should have corroboration for it

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Recent Examples of corroboration Archaeology provides this kind of stunning corroboration for the people, the places and the events in the Bible. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The reports included corroboration by friends and family members, text messages, medical records and other documents. — John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Every claim your brand makes that lacks independent corroboration is a confidence leak. — Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 The Times reported that documents, emails, other writings and interviews provided corroboration for elements of the women’s stories. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 Large language models synthesize information from across the web, often weighting authority, sentiment and corroboration far beyond what legacy ranking systems emphasized. — Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Defense argues claims are prejudicial In Snow's 2025 Gallatin County trial, which ended in a mistrial, his attorneys argued the 2020 encounter at issue had been consensual and said there was no DNA evidence or eyewitness corroboration. — Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026 There was no immediate independent corroboration of that account or of any gang affiliation of the vehicle’s occupants. — Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 The problem with defense strategies like that, according to Sullivan, is there’s no corroboration for the defendant’s story. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Paul Robinson, the father of a student, is alleged to have tried to conceal evidence and obstruct the investigation.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
That has been reined in — United’s net spend in 2025-26 hit a seven-year low, and this summer displays further evidence of a cycle.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidence

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At a bond hearing earlier this year, Fernandez Saldana’s attorney said there was no proof his client’s guilt was evident, CNN affiliate Action News Jax reported.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
And there are opponents of that movement who point to the failed socialist governments in Latin American is proof that socialism doesn't always work.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

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