1
as in to refute
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunk
Daniel Radcliffe just can't escape the superhero movie rumor mill.
DC Studios boss James Gunn debunked rumors that the Harry Potter alum is in consideration to play Clayface in the upcoming DC movie of the same name.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The claim has been repeatedly debunked in scientific studies, but RFK Jr. refused to disavow it during his Senate confirmation hearings.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The new bill follows Trump and Musk's claims that millions of dead people are fraudulently receiving Social Security, which has been debunked.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Check Your Fact and Lead Stories also debunked the claim.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The claim has been repeatedly debunked in scientific studies, but RFK Jr. refused to disavow it during his Senate confirmation hearings.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The new bill follows Trump and Musk's claims that millions of dead people are fraudulently receiving Social Security, which has been debunked.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Check Your Fact and Lead Stories also debunked the claim.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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Writer/director Isaiah Saxon, who made his directorial debut with the feature, took to X to refute assumptions that AI was involved.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two recent reports may refute the view, fueled by recent accidents, that commercial aviation has somehow become less safe.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, after a year Ponzi was exposed and convicted of fraud, but by that time his victims had lost $20 million.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said the child may have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, deputies also uncovered an unexpected aquatic trove: 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing and tools apparently used to pry abalone from rocks, authorities said in a statement.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Connecting with industry peers on platforms like X or LinkedIn can uncover hidden opportunities.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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