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 Synonyms for bearing out
  1. verifying
  2. confirming
  3. arguing
  4. supporting
Verb
  • Sofia also needed two bills or other documents verifying her address.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The process includes verifying the signature on the ballot with the signature the individual used when registering to vote.
    — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of verifying
Verb
  • Budgets shift and priorities compete, and alignment erodes quietly unless leaders keep confirming it as conditions change.
    — Leslie Ellis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ever since ’Daya slyly popped out with a giant rock on her ring finger, the couple has been pretty private about confirming their next life stage.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirming
Verb
  • This opinion sparked debate in the online nutrition community, with some dietitians and nutritionists arguing that bananas should not be villainized based on a small body of research.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Prasad defended his decision by arguing that the company didn’t compare its mRNA vaccine’s efficacy to the correct existing vaccine.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of arguing
Verb
  • Campbell is another newcomer with only one previous credit, a supporting role in the 2025 drama Late Fame, starring Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Friends of the Orland Park Public Library is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers who are dedicated to supporting the library through advocacy and raising money.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of supporting
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bearing (on or upon)
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“Bearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearing%20out. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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