as in confirmed
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 bore out
King’s warning unfortunately bore out.
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Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, blood testing bore out her suspicions.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, blood testing bore out her suspicions.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bore out
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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The outlet also reported that, for now, no plans for a reunion between the king and his son have been confirmed.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Apply through official sources only Only apply through official Meta or verified partner links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Display Color Gamut Volume (CGV) is equivalent or exceeds the CGV of the DCI-P3 color space as verified independently by Intertek.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Bland was obsessed with religion, but that did not amount to insanity, the prosecutor argued.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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