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as in refuted
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunked
Trump has repeatedly said that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is a driving force behind TdA's operations, something experts on the gang have debunked multiple times.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
During the podcast, Reeves also debunked a common Internet myth that he was scouted to actually play in the NFL.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Free Press auto critic Mark Phelan attended the news conference tribunal where Pearce debunked the network's scheme.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Beloved legends elaborated, not debunked Zarka is expanding her role as an authority on all matters monster with a book on cryptids.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Norton debunked the idea that guests, who usually sip on something while being interviewed, are plied with alcohol by producers at So Television.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The researchers said that their study debunked the misconception that drinking tea leads to osteoporosis, suggesting instead that tea can actually improve bone density.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
While there was a myth that lesbians don’t actually scissor, that has since been debunked.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
During the podcast, Reeves also debunked a common Internet myth that he was scouted to actually play in the NFL.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Free Press auto critic Mark Phelan attended the news conference tribunal where Pearce debunked the network's scheme.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Beloved legends elaborated, not debunked Zarka is expanding her role as an authority on all matters monster with a book on cryptids.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Norton debunked the idea that guests, who usually sip on something while being interviewed, are plied with alcohol by producers at So Television.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The researchers said that their study debunked the misconception that drinking tea leads to osteoporosis, suggesting instead that tea can actually improve bone density.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
While there was a myth that lesbians don’t actually scissor, that has since been debunked.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunked
Verb
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The couple has publicly refuted those claims, affirming the authenticity of their partnership.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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When rumors flew in the colonies that Franklin had personally designed the Stamp Act, William refuted the charges.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chop your pumpkin into smaller pieces before adding it to your bin, and avoid using pumpkins that have been decorated or exposed to chemicals to prolong their shelf life.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The foot straps wrapped around the heels of the shoes, while leaving the front of her ankle exposed, which Harvey decorated with an elegant diamond ankle bracelet.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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One case uncovered by the Washington Examiner involves a biological girl, identifying as a boy, using the boys’ locker rooms and competing on the boys’ cross country team at WSHS.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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Among the 65 submissions was one that detailed the discovery of a 1930s-era oil can from Fresno that was supposedly uncovered at SDSU during an on-campus building project.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Debunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunked. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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