1
as in to refute
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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2
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
Cannabis Is a Gateway Drug The idea that cannabis use inevitably leads to harder drug use has been widely debunked.
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Our collections are designed to debunk that belief.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
The influencer recounted her experience on TikTok, debunked a popular theory that spread from that night and shared advice with people attending the NFL Draft this year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Each day has a different theme, from nourishing the microbiome and naturally reducing bloat to regulating the nervous system through morning and evening rituals and debunking common gut health myths.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Our collections are designed to debunk that belief.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
The influencer recounted her experience on TikTok, debunked a popular theory that spread from that night and shared advice with people attending the NFL Draft this year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Each day has a different theme, from nourishing the microbiome and naturally reducing bloat to regulating the nervous system through morning and evening rituals and debunking common gut health myths.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has refuted claims that the noise from offshore wind turbines causes whale deaths.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2025
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But rather than refute Mische’s analysis, the administration has been planting suggestions that Mische is employed by Saudi Arabia, even though his advice to that nation ended years ago.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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While two siblings are interned and forced to work, cut off from the outside world, the other two are exempt and work to expose the horrors of the camps.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The suit seeks justice for the survivors and aims to expose systemic failures in the juvenile justice system.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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By uncovering interventions like Vitamin D that can support healthier aging, researchers hope to help more people enjoy a higher quality of life well into their later years, without resorting to expensive or unproven treatments.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
24 May 2025
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For even better results, turn your compost while it’s uncovered.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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