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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Video These students’ fears are borne out by research reported in The Washington Post and Bloomberg Businessweek indicating that A.I.-detection software, a booming industry in recent years, often misidentifies work as A.I.-generated.
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Department of Energy was born out of a fear in the 1970s that America was entering an era of energy scarcity and that government action was necessary to mitigate that risk.
—Jack Spencer, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Playoff narratives are born out of small sample sizes and this one isn’t any different.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Was the boy born out of wedlock or has Saul simply snapped?
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Department of Energy was born out of a fear in the 1970s that America was entering an era of energy scarcity and that government action was necessary to mitigate that risk.
—Jack Spencer, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Playoff narratives are born out of small sample sizes and this one isn’t any different.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Was the boy born out of wedlock or has Saul simply snapped?
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear out
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Who verified the authenticity of such serious accusations?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Lily Wang, a product manager for the brand, confirmed that the home can also include solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The moderates advocated for an increase to the SALT cap, currently set at $10,000, but argued that the $30,000 cap outlined in the package remained too low.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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But the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond, sued and argued the state constitution did not allow for public funds to be spent for churches or the teaching of religion.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Amanda Hollins: With 15 years in law enforcement, Hollins’s vision for Kennedale includes strengthening community infrastructure, supporting local businesses, enhancing organizational efficiency, empowering future leaders, and advocating for ethical leadership.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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