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
In a tribute for Rolling Stone, the Freaks and Geeks developer outlined his love for late-night as an institution, which was born out of hours spent watching a plethora of hosts throughout middle school and high school.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
After all, wasn’t the American labor movement born out of the need to address the most egregiously cruel working conditions?
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
That trend is borne out in federal court rulings.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
After all, wasn’t the American labor movement born out of the need to address the most egregiously cruel working conditions?
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
That trend is borne out in federal court rulings.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Reuters could not independently verify the reports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Police did not identify the suspect or victim, but jail booking records confirm Elayyat was arrested on the same charges.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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At least one person was confirmed to have died in connection with the accident after being taken to a local hospital.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Defense attorneys, seated in a long row before Maguire while their clients sat in jail uniforms in the courtroom’s jury box, called the DA’s motion unnecessary, arguing any undue pretrial publicity began with prosecutors’ own news conference at the beginning of their criminal case.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The decision comes after months of public opposition from customers who argued their bills were already among the highest in the state and who urged regulators to reject the increases altogether.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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And even many doctors didn't know how to support her.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Staying hydrated, eating nutritious meals, and seeking medical advice for severe dryness or other symptoms can support your recovery.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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