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
Her passion for holistic healing was born out of personal experience.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The evidence There just aren't that many studies of weighted vests, and the ones that do exist do not bear out many of the claims made on social media — especially around bone density and muscle strength.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Related Stories Blood Window Vertical is born out of recognition for the rapidly evolving audiovisual industry, fueled by digital platforms, mobile-first viewing and new ways of telling stories.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Medina described it as a phrase born out of collaboration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The evidence There just aren't that many studies of weighted vests, and the ones that do exist do not bear out many of the claims made on social media — especially around bone density and muscle strength.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Related Stories Blood Window Vertical is born out of recognition for the rapidly evolving audiovisual industry, fueled by digital platforms, mobile-first viewing and new ways of telling stories.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Medina described it as a phrase born out of collaboration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
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The news organizations verified the data, including by soliciting input from professors at universities in Texas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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At one point during the hearing, the Health secretary claimed that Black boys who receive the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine have a higher risk of autism, which has never been verified by scientists.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Daniella Weisman from Glencoe, a spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But there are Republicans who argue that the changes to Medicaid strengthen the program for the most vulnerable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The red edges and soft fabric give them an elegant look while their memory foam insole keeps feet supported and comfortable with every step.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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For Jamaica, how and where field event athletes can be better supported, and, for governing bodies, whether multiple medallists moving from one country to another at once sets another bad precedent.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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