as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
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Recent Examples of bear out
How Oakland clinched its first championship fit their story of a franchise born out of desperation.
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Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s newest speakeasy is born out of a fantastical myth and a true — though somewhat cryptic — history.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
For Tartt, writing and religion operate in separate registers, a perspective that is borne out in her work.
—Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s newest speakeasy is born out of a fantastical myth and a true — though somewhat cryptic — history.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
For Tartt, writing and religion operate in separate registers, a perspective that is borne out in her work.
—Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
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Detectives determined that Holland never stalked Kristil and verified his whereabouts in a different state at the time she was killed.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mud Jeans has become the first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, a certification that independently verifies durability, repairability and recyclability in textiles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Las Vegas Cyber Task Force identified the suspect, authorities confirmed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The story was one that confirmed and exposed the beliefs that so many shared from residents and reporters to officers and officials at every level and at every opportunity, those in power close their eyes to the truth because the lie felt familiar.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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During oral arguments at the Arizona Supreme Court, attorney Eric Fraser, who argued on behalf of the state, didn't deny political violence occurred in the country.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Patriots' defense has been solid, holding opponents to under 100 rushing yards in each of their first three games, but the offense must improve to support the defense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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