BORE OUT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

bore out

verb

past tense of bear out

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. —

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

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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026
During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026