bear out
verb
bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out
: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data
Examples of bear out in a Sentence
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
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That pivot was also born out of consumer insights, such as shoppers in the mass market are looking for more premium solutions.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Idaho could be in for more rain and snow than normal in late 2025 and early 2026, if the Climate Prediction Center outlook bears out.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
And borne out by your book here?
—NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
The agreement was seemingly borne out of the 8th Congressional District, a seat with razor-thin margins that’s become a chronic national battleground.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
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James Manso, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Idaho could be in for more rain and snow than normal in late 2025 and early 2026, if the Climate Prediction Center outlook bears out.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
And borne out by your book here?
—NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
The agreement was seemingly borne out of the 8th Congressional District, a seat with razor-thin margins that’s become a chronic national battleground.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bear out
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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