the truth
noun
: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
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However, if The Post is accurate in its reporting, the opposite could be closer to the truth.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
But the truth isn’t always obvious.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts told Rose that the truth is more complicated than a fraud free-for-all.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
But as reporters tracked down the truth, the real explanation turned out to be far less dramatic — and the best part is, every single dog is safe and sound.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
But the truth isn’t always obvious.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts told Rose that the truth is more complicated than a fraud free-for-all.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
But as reporters tracked down the truth, the real explanation turned out to be far less dramatic — and the best part is, every single dog is safe and sound.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the truth
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“The truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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