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Recent Examples of counterevidence
Other scientists point to a mountain of counterevidence showing that facial movements during emotions vary too widely to be universal beacons of emotional meaning.
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Lisa Feldman Barrett, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Archaeological and geological counterevidence concerning Oak Island and the Money Pit point to something well short of an Indiana Jones movie.
—Dylan Taylor-Lehman, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2021
Even the consensus may get scrapped and rewritten if sufficient, credible counterevidence turns up.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2018
Lisa Feldman Barrett, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Archaeological and geological counterevidence concerning Oak Island and the Money Pit point to something well short of an Indiana Jones movie.
—Dylan Taylor-Lehman, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2021
Even the consensus may get scrapped and rewritten if sufficient, credible counterevidence turns up.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterevidence
Noun
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Children’s Film Festival, which recently closed its 12th edition (Oct. 6-12), makes a compelling counterargument.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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This is typical name-calling of conservatives by leftist progressives who mischaracterize their statements and are unable to offer effective counterarguments.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Karl Popper said that science is about conjecture and refutation.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The very mechanisms enabling AI to inspire collective action also equip it to reinforce entrenched refutation, deepen ideological divides and amplify narratives dismissing climate change as a mere fabrication.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a rebuttal, City Councilor Benjamin Weber turned his focus to federal immigration enforcement, asking Frison whether the judge thinks ICE’s actions are an important local issue.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In rebuttal, Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser referenced the defense's instruction for the jury not to let their emotions decide the results of the trial, according to WICS.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Counterevidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterevidence. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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