borne out

variants also born out
past participle of bear out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of borne out But the notion that the Emmys will always opt to honor a beloved show for its final season is not really borne out by the statistics. Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 Norah and Magdalen learn that they were technically born out of wedlock and, because of a legitimacy codicil in their father’s will, are therefore unable to receive their parents’ money. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 The company was born out of a lab at the University of Florida, which was working in partnership with Army Base Camp Blanding. Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Read more from Leah on the reality that’s borne out since the order’s ink dried. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 July 2026 The wardrobe pieces were born out of this idea, given the blurring of lines between performance and lifestyle. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 The Kardashians are the ultimate American status symbols, whose fame was born out of pioneering fashion and style trends. Moises Mendez Ii, InStyle, 22 July 2026 The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix. Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026 The tactic was born out of the idea that the budget chains have gotten unaffordable. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne out
Verb
  • The news release announcing the charges said FBI testing had confirmed the viruses were inactivated — Munster helped develop the inactivation technique — but that the scientists jeopardized Americans’ safety.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The Ring confirmed the basic-cable carry when the fight was made official.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • The video, verified by Storyful, also included audio from a 911 caller reporting the unusual sight.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
  • Under the change, police can only make arrests if the officer has verified a shelter bed is available, offered it to the person, and the person has refused it.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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“Borne out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne%20out. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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