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corroborating

Corroborating (adj) means providing supporting evidence for a claim. Example: “Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene.”

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Providing supporting evidence for a claim.
"Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene."

How to Use Corroborating

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In plain EnglishBacking up or supporting another piece of evidence.

Common pairings
corroborating evidence corroborating testimony
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What does “corroborating” mean?

The word “corroborating” means providing supporting evidence for a claim. In plain terms, backing up or supporting another piece of evidence.

How do you use “corroborating” in a sentence?

Here is “corroborating” used in a sentence: “Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene.”

What part of speech is “corroborating”?

“Corroborating” is an adjective.

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