corroboration

noun

Definition of corroborationnext
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 Every claim your brand makes that lacks independent corroboration is a confidence leak. — Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 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 What the iPhone itself may reveal Even without medical data, the iPhone left behind may provide valuable corroboration. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 The reports included corroboration by friends and family members, text messages, medical records and other documents. — John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 There was no immediate independent corroboration of that account or of any gang affiliation of the vehicle’s occupants. — Claire Rush, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroboration
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
Noun
  • The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The attack, which was confirmed by local Russian officials, provides further evidence of Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crunch NATO summit.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of proof
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  • Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, July 2, after about two weeks of testimony at the Guinn Justice Center courthouse in Cleburne.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • His fears were rooted in delusions that also touched on the nation’s fentanyl crisis and the war in Ukraine, according to court testimony.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of testimony

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