as in to verify
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 bear out
This grim trend seems to be bearing out in the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The success of Netflix’s Atypical and The Night Agent likely put the Chicago-area native in a favorable position to sell Back in Action, a spy action-comedy that was born out of Gordon’s original premise of how children would impact the espionage careers of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Building trades members filling the Council chamber bore out their support.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
That was in full evidence at the Australian Open, with Jovic's heavy defeat to Rybakina and Joint's loss to Pegula, who explained that part of her late development was not caution or planning, but born out of a simple and fundamental fear that all tennis players experience no matter their age.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The success of Netflix’s Atypical and The Night Agent likely put the Chicago-area native in a favorable position to sell Back in Action, a spy action-comedy that was born out of Gordon’s original premise of how children would impact the espionage careers of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Building trades members filling the Council chamber bore out their support.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
That was in full evidence at the Australian Open, with Jovic's heavy defeat to Rybakina and Joint's loss to Pegula, who explained that part of her late development was not caution or planning, but born out of a simple and fundamental fear that all tennis players experience no matter their age.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
Verb
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Newsweek has not independently verified the claims Mace made during her speech.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Officials advise checking the sender’s email address to verify authenticity.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ellis also posted a video statement to her Facebook on Jan. 31 confirming she was not involved.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy has campaigned against vaccines for decades and he's expected to be confirmed this week.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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During his speech in Germany, Vance sharply criticized European governance, arguing that the continent faced internal problems and that its commitment to democracy and free speech was struggling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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While it can be argued that the 20th century was defined by long-term employment and prioritizing a sense of stability, the modern landscape—carved in large by younger generations—revolves around personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and a sense of belonging.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the last 20 years, Intermountain Church Planters, an organization that supports church plants in the Intermountain West, has planted nearly 30 churches this way, including seven in the Treasure Valley, according to data its leaders shared with the Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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