as in to refute
to prove to be false
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat
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Recent Examples of disprove
Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved?
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Abraham Rutchick, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lowell said records and correspondence easily disproved Pulte’s allegation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The French first couple's lawyer, Tom Clare, recently spoke with BBC about how the conspiracy theory had affected Emmanuel, 47, and Brigitte, 72, and explained how the couple plans to disprove the claims once and for all.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Abraham Rutchick, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lowell said records and correspondence easily disproved Pulte’s allegation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The French first couple's lawyer, Tom Clare, recently spoke with BBC about how the conspiracy theory had affected Emmanuel, 47, and Brigitte, 72, and explained how the couple plans to disprove the claims once and for all.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disprove
refute
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Spotify also refuted that the program only helps major label artists, contending that the feature is popular among both major and independent acts.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rosen refuted Palomares’ claim, saying the tugboat captain was reckless and should have been on the lookout for recreational boaters who frequent those waters.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Disprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disprove. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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