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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
The allegations are a mixture of truth, falsehoods and misdirection.
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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
In this environment, influencers and politically motivated accounts now function as de facto broadcasters, often spreading half-truths, distortions or outright falsehoods with little accountability.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This will cause people to be unsure of what is truth versus falsehoods.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump has targeted freedom of speech, attempting to control and change information — often with misinformation and falsehoods — to push his views into the media, higher education, national museums and the arts.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
On a far too frequent basis, Americans have listened to the erratic falsehoods of a pathologically narcissistic president while our Republican leaders in Congress cower in the corners of their offices in a state of self-protective paralysis.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Powell and Giuliani settled lawsuits with Dominion over election falsehoods.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Fairness can’t be built on falsehoods.
—Alanna Smith, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
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
In this environment, influencers and politically motivated accounts now function as de facto broadcasters, often spreading half-truths, distortions or outright falsehoods with little accountability.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This will cause people to be unsure of what is truth versus falsehoods.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump has targeted freedom of speech, attempting to control and change information — often with misinformation and falsehoods — to push his views into the media, higher education, national museums and the arts.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
On a far too frequent basis, Americans have listened to the erratic falsehoods of a pathologically narcissistic president while our Republican leaders in Congress cower in the corners of their offices in a state of self-protective paralysis.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Powell and Giuliani settled lawsuits with Dominion over election falsehoods.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Fairness can’t be built on falsehoods.
—Alanna Smith, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
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Gus narrated my secret life, myths, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a 2022 interview with The Guardian, Gavras mused over his upbringing consisting of Greek myths over Disney movies and criticized the latter for underemphasizing the value of hard work.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Newspaper headlines screamed that Welch had called out McCarthy for his cruelty, his ruthlessness and his lies.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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There is still time for a course correction, but not if the truth is drowned out with bullying and lies.—
Erick Erickson,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell, who had religious delusions, had previously worked as a roofer on the family’s house.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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So the dreams — or delusions — of past officials proved false.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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While the story takes place in contemporary times, some of the characters have extraordinary gifts and tell tall tales of a world beyond the realm of most people.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Boston scored three runs apiece in the seventh and ninth, while the Twins made four errors in the contest.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution detailed nine separate errors made by Plamberger during the climb—from failing to bring bivy gear to failing to abide by a reasonable turnaround time—which collectively suggest a charge of gross negligence.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here are two more stories of the subterranean, one sinister and one salty.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some clients said they were told to make up stories of abuse that became the crux of their lawsuit.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Saturn, the planet of boundaries, responsibility, and foundations, and Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions, and spirituality, haven’t met up since 1989.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our illusions are likely to come into contact with reality today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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