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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Recent Examples of bearing out Split between tech and everything else On the surface, the third quarter earnings season is bearing out as expected. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 United could barely get a sniff of the ball and many stereotypes about the two managers’ contrasting styles of play ended up bearing out. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The results of Niccol’s sustained investments and commitment to his employees have been nothing short of astonishing, bearing out in financial results which have defied Wall Street consensus by miles. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearing out

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Demand for grading — an act of verifying a card’s authenticity and condition — has grown as collectors increasingly treat trading and vintage sports cards as alternative investments.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Courtesy of Christie's New York A lot of work goes into verifying a discovery like this is real.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of verifying

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Construction companies should also review their subcontract agreements, recordkeeping practices, and procedures for confirming that workers have been properly paid.

— Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Celebrities and the street style set are already on board with the look, confirming the decadent footwear trend is having a moment this fall.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of confirming

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Wisconsin Democrats have failed on multiple occasions to petition the Wisconsin Supreme Court to grant a redraw of the maps, arguing that the current map unfairly favors Republicans.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly questioned whether women should serve in ground combat and special operations roles, arguing that their inclusion could undermine military effectiveness and physical standards.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of arguing

Verb

There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Stanley said drivers and bus monitors play an especially important role in supporting students with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026