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
Yet medical falsehoods on social media do influence health decisions.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Such undead falsehoods drive our current peril.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
They are peppered with falsehoods, misrepresentations, insults, praise, self-promotion and erratic capitalizations.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
And given that the current president has put falsehoods about his predecessor on the White House’s walls, a former first family wanting to hold their own story close is understandable.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Santos, whose political rise and fall was characterized by a notorious trail of lies and falsehoods, claimed my story was riddled with errors.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 4 June 2026
For my part, new management has instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story.
—Joanna Ossinger,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
In the ensuing months, as Roberts' falsehoods emerged, the Des Moines School Board has sued JG Consulting the search firm that helped the school district find and vet Roberts, accusing it of negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Such undead falsehoods drive our current peril.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
They are peppered with falsehoods, misrepresentations, insults, praise, self-promotion and erratic capitalizations.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
And given that the current president has put falsehoods about his predecessor on the White House’s walls, a former first family wanting to hold their own story close is understandable.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Santos, whose political rise and fall was characterized by a notorious trail of lies and falsehoods, claimed my story was riddled with errors.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 4 June 2026
For my part, new management has instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story.
—Joanna Ossinger,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
In the ensuing months, as Roberts' falsehoods emerged, the Des Moines School Board has sued JG Consulting the search firm that helped the school district find and vet Roberts, accusing it of negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
Noun
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Valuations are myths more than science anyway.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These myths arise for a purpose, for a need that already exists.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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However, what seemed like the perfect life was really a complex house of cards built on lies and insanity.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For his potential successor, Republicans are left to choose between an outright election denier, Vernon Jones, and a state lawmaker, Tim Fleming, who avoids explicitly disputing the president’s 2020 election lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Symptoms of khat toxicity include delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and increased blood pressure and heart rate.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The three longtime friends, who live in adjoining apartments in South London, are about to release one of the year’s most gorgeous full-length debuts with Role Model Hermit (out July 3), a marvel of moody atmospherics, taut rhythms, and strange tales.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There were four takes of the first song, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, with two being aborted because of technical errors.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Such a system could dramatically improve legal research and reduce errors.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Along the way, the system will also share local stories tied to each place.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Rustin and Epstein—who recently opened an intimate second space in London for Edel Assanti—were under no illusions.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Falsehoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehoods. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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