BEARING OUT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

bearing out

verb

present participle of bear out

as in verifying

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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During a visit to Ituri last month, Congo’s Health Minister Roger Kamba said the government is verifying a list of those working to control the outbreak, as names of some doing unrelated work have been added to the payroll.

— Prosper Heri Ngorora, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
This misalignment demands regulators focus on limiting AI access and independently verifying work, rather than just monitoring for malicious intent.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of verifying

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Lee wanted to get back on stage from the moment the band said goodbye in August of 2015, but confirming the tour meant many months of grim-faced work.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
The erroneous reports prompted Katsina United to release another statement confirming Ozor’s death.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirming

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Murdaugh’s defense quickly responded on Thursday, arguing none of the alternative locations proposed by the state meet their criteria.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Kestou filed a motion last December to dismiss the charge, arguing the fire, not his storage of the canisters, caused Salter's death.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguing

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Meanwhile, Mercury in your private 12th house sextiles Venus in your 2nd House of Resources, supporting quiet decisions around money, self-worth, and peace.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Johnson said the development could add to the local tax base while supporting construction and information technology jobs.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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