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.
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Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
The following months bore out her views.
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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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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Balogun wasn’t around to see the finish though, drawing a straight red card for stomping on the right ankle of Bosnian center back Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute, a foul Brazilian referee Raphael Claus confirmed via a video review.
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With the identification of the bottom quark in 1977 and the top quark in 1995, the scientific breakthroughs helped prove the foundational architecture of the universe and verified the standard model of particle physics.
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The Associated Press verified that one man was arrested after touching the already-peeling paint.
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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“Bore out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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