1
as in myths
a false idea or belief
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
several falsehoods in the witness's testimony that may be grounds for perjury
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Recent Examples of falsehoods
Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The reality, though, is that Polymarket has been criticized for dealing in the language of journalism while peddling wildly irresponsible falsehoods.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
But Morganroth’s previous stops in at least four states and numerous publications were also marked by falsehoods and fabrications about her background, The Denver Post found.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2023, shortly before his firing, Altman argued that allowing for some falsehoods can, whatever the risks, confer advantages.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Here are some key moments and falsehoods from her year-plus in the nation’s top law enforcement spot.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
The firm connects those results to its mission of accountability through advocacy work, including defending people who experienced deception, fighting against contracts based on falsehoods, and opposing business practices that view customers as mere sales targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The allegations are a mixture of truth, falsehoods and misdirection.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The images have led to related falsehoods that have spread online in their wake.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The reality, though, is that Polymarket has been criticized for dealing in the language of journalism while peddling wildly irresponsible falsehoods.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
But Morganroth’s previous stops in at least four states and numerous publications were also marked by falsehoods and fabrications about her background, The Denver Post found.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2023, shortly before his firing, Altman argued that allowing for some falsehoods can, whatever the risks, confer advantages.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Here are some key moments and falsehoods from her year-plus in the nation’s top law enforcement spot.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
The firm connects those results to its mission of accountability through advocacy work, including defending people who experienced deception, fighting against contracts based on falsehoods, and opposing business practices that view customers as mere sales targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The allegations are a mixture of truth, falsehoods and misdirection.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The images have led to related falsehoods that have spread online in their wake.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
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There’s something for everybody in myths.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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The film centers on two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts — and the lies underpinning their business.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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More than half of that pile lies, waiting, in Evans’ coffers.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality that can be characterized by hearing voices and having delusions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The case has rightly focused attention on how chatbots apparently reinforce delusions and foster emotional dependency.—
Marc Augustin,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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Such tales clearly advise against judging people on material criteria, or assuming value based on markers of religion, class and political authority.—
Perin Gürel,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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Someday, Victor Vodnik can regale his three young daughters, Ariel, Rose, and Viviana, with tales about his battles with Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully his teammates and coaches realize the errors in their ways.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In December, Chelsea’s players looked inexplicably unprepared for the intensity of this long-time rivalry and were caught out via defensive errors.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process, and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Archaeologists analyze the ancient painters’ creative use of the cave’s spatial definition to tell stories and create illusions of motion.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2028, a 22-day fair is scheduled for June 7 to July 4 with a theme of magic and illusions.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Falsehoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehoods. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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