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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
Fairness can’t be built on falsehoods.
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Alanna Smith, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Those bogus images and videos spread not just on X, but also along other superhighways of falsehoods, notably the Meta platforms Instagram, Facebook and Threads, albeit with less engagement.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, have long faced such falsehoods, including allegations that she was born under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux — the actual name of her older brother.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Some in the industry are frustrated, saying opponents are spreading falsehoods about data centers — such as polluting water and air — and are difficult to overcome.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Thanks to more dialogue and key scientific breakthroughs, several falsehoods about menopause were put to rest this year.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Dec. 2025
None of us is in a position to judge which falsehoods might benefit people.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
First up was Ben Shapiro, who described Tucker Carlson and others as grifters and charlatans, guilty of misleading their audiences with falsehoods and conspiracy theories.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
That’s the goal of those who flood the market with falsehoods.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Alanna Smith, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Those bogus images and videos spread not just on X, but also along other superhighways of falsehoods, notably the Meta platforms Instagram, Facebook and Threads, albeit with less engagement.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, have long faced such falsehoods, including allegations that she was born under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux — the actual name of her older brother.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Some in the industry are frustrated, saying opponents are spreading falsehoods about data centers — such as polluting water and air — and are difficult to overcome.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Thanks to more dialogue and key scientific breakthroughs, several falsehoods about menopause were put to rest this year.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Dec. 2025
None of us is in a position to judge which falsehoods might benefit people.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
First up was Ben Shapiro, who described Tucker Carlson and others as grifters and charlatans, guilty of misleading their audiences with falsehoods and conspiracy theories.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
That’s the goal of those who flood the market with falsehoods.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
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Emily Mendenhall traces the medical myths, gender bias, and neurological truths behind hysteria, one of history’s most damaging diagnoses.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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For me, the idea of folklore actively encourages us to be less precious with our myths and legends, which is antithetical to how we’re made to believe storytelling should be today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching, and my family is deeply grateful so many people have stood up and helped tell his truth.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In his closing argument Tuesday, Cheronis said the lies from Garcia should add up to a not guilty verdict.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, the therapist can ramp up or down the magnitude of the delusions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These are human stories first and foremost, tales of tragedy, struggle over adversity, and bittersweet romance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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His whimsical and precisely-staged tales play on the artifice of cinema as much as on the heightened emotions of their characters.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reina’s attorney in a separate civil case wrote in a court filing that his client’s potential errors were unintentional and made in good faith.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Taxpayers rightly ask, are independent audits being properly performed and reviewed to prevent such errors?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Michael Venos, a 46-year-old database administrator from Roxbury, New Jersey, has been collecting stories of Groundhog Day events and their weather predictions for about a decade.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rybakina was under more scoreboard pressure in her service games, but Sabalenka’s opportunities were mostly illusions.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Saturn brings accountability, Neptune dissolves illusions and Aries demands action.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Falsehoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehoods. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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