1
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
What’s more in overturning Thompson’s theory, the team also debunked another widespread misconception.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Police debunked claims that the person who opened fire inside Lakewood church last year was transgender.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
But that figure was debunked over a decade ago.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cyrus, who's reportedly shared messages of support for both Billy Ray and Tish on social media, debunked the notion of a possible feud in her interview with People magazine.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Hence the full-court press with propagandistic photos that could elicit waves of outrage faster than they could be debunked.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Within a day of being released, the report was already well and thoroughly on its way to being completely debunked.
—Carlos Martinez, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The content creator, who's known for her realistic try-on haul videos and advocacy for size inclusivity in the fashion industry, went on to reveal more about her medical procedure and debunked rumors that swirled online.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
But the now-adult stars behind those child characters have debunked a rumor that has surrounded that scene for decades.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Police debunked claims that the person who opened fire inside Lakewood church last year was transgender.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
But that figure was debunked over a decade ago.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cyrus, who's reportedly shared messages of support for both Billy Ray and Tish on social media, debunked the notion of a possible feud in her interview with People magazine.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Hence the full-court press with propagandistic photos that could elicit waves of outrage faster than they could be debunked.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Within a day of being released, the report was already well and thoroughly on its way to being completely debunked.
—Carlos Martinez, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The content creator, who's known for her realistic try-on haul videos and advocacy for size inclusivity in the fashion industry, went on to reveal more about her medical procedure and debunked rumors that swirled online.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
But the now-adult stars behind those child characters have debunked a rumor that has surrounded that scene for decades.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunked
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Other organizations and scientists have refuted the DOE’s review, including the American Meteorological Society, which highlighted further flaws in the report and urged a correction of the findings by the agency.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both Kraft and Goodell have refuted the claim.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sure, there are some greenery elements to it and some rocks, but the sides of the cake are exposed.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case, which was originally set to go to trial in December, could have exposed Anthropic to damages of up to $1 trillion if the court found that the company willfully violated copyright law.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The unseasonably cold conditions threaten to harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, and some plants may be killed if left uncovered, the NWS said.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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We are used to it, even as new levels of depravity are uncovered on a weekly basis.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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