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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In short, verifying them is essential for proving that a quantum processor is functioning correctly.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Won’t verifying everyone’s age force all users to hand over sensitive identity documents?

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

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Since then, she’s fought for a bigger slice of his fortune, arguing in multiple court cases that her father contributed to the company’s growth with an early investment – and that her payout should be based on the 2026 valuation of Chey’s SK Group.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Black leaders have pushed back, arguing that moving South Carolina aside after just one cycle would diminish the power of Black voters in the Democratic Party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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Part of every ticket sale will go to Solace Women’s Aid, a British charity supporting women and children affected by domestic violence.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
For an ambitious piece at a considerable price, there might even be a handful of people supporting the acquisition, each pitching in a percentage of the cost.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

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