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
Jones has vowed to keep broadcasting through a new company he’s founded and remains an inflammatory and notable figure in the far-right media system after decades of spouting falsehoods and bigotry.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
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Academias, an Autograph Collection hotel, describes itself as a contemporary interpretation of Plato’s Academy, blending the old and the new, international yet dutifully steeped in its local myths—a mission that explains its Plato Lounge Bar as well as its Japanese-fusion gastrobar.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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If bitten by a rattlesnake, victims should stay calm, limit movement, call 911 and seek emergency medical attention, avoiding myths such as sucking out the venom or applying ice.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fascists had already told many lies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bukele shook off his delusions of being the emperor of social media and abandoned his bullying tactics in the face of the biggest bully.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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Most of the suits allege that extensive use of the technology has inflicted a range of harms on children and adults alike, fostering delusions and despair for some and leading others to death by suicide and even murder-suicide.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Co-founded by Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, the museum will rotate the famous filmmaker’s vast collection of narrative art, which contains objects not found in more traditional museums, including manga, comics and children’s tales.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The lobby is where the elderly owner scares children with tales of a witch who once haunted these grounds.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Post last year reported that an early version of directory was rife with errors, including misidentifying which health care providers were covered by which health care plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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Casey Dart hit a leadoff single for Norton in the fifth, and a rare pair of errors helped the Lancers plate two with nobody out.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The ground zero of all stories of literary fandom begins and ends with Misery, whose characters were immortalized by Kathy Bates and James Caan in the movie adaptation of this psychological thriller.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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The point was to conform language to lies, to narrow the range of thought, to obscure the truth, and, over time, to get people to believe in illusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 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
Cite this Entry
“Falsehoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehoods. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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