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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Ask the direct question, check the numbers, and choose the truth over a prettier story. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 In the early hours of the morning in Australia, theories about potential long-term knee injuries began to gain traction online, with fans scrambling to find the truth about his absence. Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Of course, there were doubts that Blagg was telling the truth about what happened the day his wife and daughter disappeared. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 From great whites and whale sharks to shark conservation and the truth behind 'Jaws,' this Shark Week special dives into one of the ocean's most misunderstood animals. Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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