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
Myths debunked With gas prices soaring, drivers are trying every trick in the book to save on fuel costs.
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Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The conviction turned largely on eyewitness testimony that has since been recanted and scientific evidence that has since been debunked.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Many scientific studies have debunked the claim.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
While some data shows that political violence comes from the right, this former Democrat and Newsweek editor has debunked that.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The conviction turned largely on eyewitness testimony that has since been recanted and scientific evidence that has since been debunked.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Many scientific studies have debunked the claim.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
While some data shows that political violence comes from the right, this former Democrat and Newsweek editor has debunked that.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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Cuban officials have angrily refuted the pressure campaign and promised to resist any military intervention with force.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Cento refuted the claims made in the complaint and will seek dismissal of the lawsuit in court, a company spokesperson told The Times on Monday.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Traveling through different communities exposed him to areas without reliable electricity, including rural regions internationally and underserved areas closer to home.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The first and third items in this indictment are indisputable; the second is a complicated and qualified matter; and the last two are libels, still part of popular legend no matter how often disproved by serious biography.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The eggs were uncovered in recent months at The Dinosaur Museum and Park in Mèze, a coastal town in the southern part of the country, according to The Times.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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These tools can help professionals automate repetitive tasks and uncover insights more efficiently.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Do these circumstances discredit the Braves’ wins?—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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What was unusual was the weaponization of the lack of forensic evidence to discredit the allegations.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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