1
as in to refute
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunk
Combining rigorous research and captivating narration, Kateryna Zarembo debunks common myths about the region, such as its long-standing gravitation towards Russia and its rejection of everything Ukrainian.
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Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Grant, visual artist and actor Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend, debunked rumors circulating online that the couple were recently married.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
That the nation’s president used his platform to promote theories that have been thoroughly debunked across hundreds of studies endangers all children.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Here's why that myth is easily debunked.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Grant, visual artist and actor Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend, debunked rumors circulating online that the couple were recently married.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
That the nation’s president used his platform to promote theories that have been thoroughly debunked across hundreds of studies endangers all children.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Here's why that myth is easily debunked.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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These findings refuted longstanding preconceived beliefs about humans and animals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The appellate court's decision refuted multiple issues with Avery's arguments.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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This was essentially a cost-saving and simplification exercise and few alarm bells rang at the time, not least because BHP retained a standard listing on the LSE, allowing British investors to remain exposed to the business.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lowell said records and correspondence easily disproved Pulte’s allegation.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The bust marks one of the largest communications threats uncovered within the country, with over 300 SIM servers filled with more than 100,000 SIM cards discovered throughout various sites within the tri-state area.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Boil gently, uncovered, until reduced to a syrup consistency (about 2/3 cup syrup), about 1 hour; cool.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Khan and his lawyers have contended that Netanyahu and his allies are exploiting a vulnerable woman in order to discredit the case against the Israeli leaders.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Felt, in classic Hoover fashion, then leaked information to discredit Gray, hoping to replace him.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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