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as in refutes
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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as in exposes
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunks
But Steve Wade, a senior director of operations and procurement at ARS, debunks that myth.
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The data, however, debunks the notion that the Knicks’ rust will be a factor in the conference finals.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
As a result, these corners are areas where misinformation is more prolific—and the science that debunks that misinformation receives little mention, if at all.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The department also debunks a myth suggesting a furnace works harder than usual to warm spaces that have been left cooler, which would defeat the purpose of temporarily lowering the temperature to optimize savings.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Haug debunks it as a requirement.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Newer research, however, debunks that previous notion, showing that the tactic may be ineffective.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Grok itself debunks the statement regarding Kirk; Musk’s AI tool cannot find evidence of Steele melting down over people mourning the assassination.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Combining rigorous research and captivating narration, Kateryna Zarembo debunks common myths about the region, such as its long-standing gravitation towards Russia and its rejection of everything Ukrainian.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The data, however, debunks the notion that the Knicks’ rust will be a factor in the conference finals.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
As a result, these corners are areas where misinformation is more prolific—and the science that debunks that misinformation receives little mention, if at all.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The department also debunks a myth suggesting a furnace works harder than usual to warm spaces that have been left cooler, which would defeat the purpose of temporarily lowering the temperature to optimize savings.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Haug debunks it as a requirement.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Newer research, however, debunks that previous notion, showing that the tactic may be ineffective.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Grok itself debunks the statement regarding Kirk; Musk’s AI tool cannot find evidence of Steele melting down over people mourning the assassination.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Combining rigorous research and captivating narration, Kateryna Zarembo debunks common myths about the region, such as its long-standing gravitation towards Russia and its rejection of everything Ukrainian.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunks
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The author exposes its 'intellectual sleight of hand,' arguing this approach dehumanizes customers into metrics, risking Goodhart's Law and metric-gaming.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Continue reading … NO TURNING BACK — Activist exposes Planned Parenthood's lack of help for detransitioning patients.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The film also uncovers documentation of how the white settlers, with the implicit accord of the Canadian government, murdered thousands of Nuxalk in 1862 with the smallpox virus and colonized the land.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Debunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunks. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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