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
The idea for tackling patient referrals, however, was born out of his cofounder’s experience finding a specialist, as well as his mother, who works in family medicine, complaining about the problem over the years.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The provisions regarding the secure software development framework, for instance, was born out of the devastating consequences of the SolarWinds supply chain attack of 2020.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
One of my favorite unanswered questions concerns the most fundamental properties of stars as a group, which is how different kinds are born out of a gas cloud.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2025
The tilt bore out as many had anticipated, at least in the first half, as the schools engaged in a battle.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The provisions regarding the secure software development framework, for instance, was born out of the devastating consequences of the SolarWinds supply chain attack of 2020.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
One of my favorite unanswered questions concerns the most fundamental properties of stars as a group, which is how different kinds are born out of a gas cloud.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2025
The tilt bore out as many had anticipated, at least in the first half, as the schools engaged in a battle.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
Verb
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The confusion highlights the difficulty of verifying information on social media.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Developing apparel made from more sustainable materials, setting company-wide climate targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and enhancing traceability and social compliance programs are central to this strategy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Ralphs’ death was confirmed in a statement from his representative, though no exact date or cause of death was given.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Democrats, led by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, had argued that in recent decades Congress gradually surrendered war-making powers to the president.—
Robert Jimison,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The school board, backed by other parents, had argued that opt-out provisions were impractical.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Those using it can sit upright, sit cross-legged, lean back, sit diagonally so the hammock fabric supports their legs, and otherwise move and contort into various positions for extra comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Some include strengthening academic and residential life and including more Jewish student representation; supporting belonging and promoting respectful dialogue; and updating campus use rules and other procedures.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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