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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
The claims were debunked by official sources.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What’s more in overturning Thompson’s theory, the team also debunked another widespread misconception.
—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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What’s more in overturning Thompson’s theory, the team also debunked another widespread misconception.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunked
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In a response to the allegations obtained by PEOPLE, Phypers refuted the claims made by Richards' lawyers.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Through reps, Marr refuted Mozz’s claims.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some of my friends were pressured to send inappropriate pictures, contacted by strangers, and exposed to content way beyond our age.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the last few years, researchers have stumbled upon baffling signals from deep space, uncovered strange features hiding beneath our oceans, and found clues that hint at life’s secrets on other worlds.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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College basketball players banned for sports betting The NCAA issued a permanent ban to three men’s basketball players after an investigation uncovered that they were involved in sports betting.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Debunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunked. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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