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
Kennedy has faced criticism for years for suggesting that vaccines were causing increases in autism and other chronic diseases, despite studies repeatedly debunking the claim.
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Sensational newspaper accounts later suggested the three men had starved to death in the boat after attempting to eat their life vests—a theory that was soon debunked.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Musk and President Trump have claimed that Social Security is rife with fraud, saying that 150-year-olds are collecting benefits, an allegation that has been debunked.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Clearer Work-Life Boundaries, Greater Balance The misconception that remote work equals better work-life balance has been thoroughly debunked.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Sensational newspaper accounts later suggested the three men had starved to death in the boat after attempting to eat their life vests—a theory that was soon debunked.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Musk and President Trump have claimed that Social Security is rife with fraud, saying that 150-year-olds are collecting benefits, an allegation that has been debunked.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Clearer Work-Life Boundaries, Greater Balance The misconception that remote work equals better work-life balance has been thoroughly debunked.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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San Francisco Giants Ryan Walker was named the closer by Bob Melvin, which carries weight in considering roles going forward since there has been no comment refuting his role.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Unsurprisingly, Postecoglou refutes any suggestion that his team doesn’t have the same faith.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Musk increasingly a political risk Musk's entry into Trump world exposed discord between Trump's original hardline loyalists and a group of tech billionaires led by Musk who gravitated to Trump during the 2024 election.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The financial crisis exposed weaknesses, and within a few years, the firm was forced to sell.—
Robert Balentine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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By enriching this data with operational and financial metrics, organizations can perform advanced analytics to uncover actionable root causes and establish a financial link to CX value.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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