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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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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That has not been verified, and authorities in Westerly have not been alerted to any potential high-profile events.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Bore out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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