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as in refuted
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunked
Clearer Work-Life Boundaries, Greater Balance The misconception that remote work equals better work-life balance has been thoroughly debunked.
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Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The content creator, who's known for her realistic try-on haul videos and advocacy for size inclusivity in the fashion industry, went on to reveal more about her medical procedure and debunked rumors that swirled online.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
But the now-adult stars behind those child characters have debunked a rumor that has surrounded that scene for decades.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One of the night’s most resonant moments came as Clooney’s Murrow, in one of the actor’s long, commanding monologues, debunked accusations of communist sympathies tied to a book dedication from British Socialist Harold Laski.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
The report has since been debunked, according to Sportskeeda.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
During her interview with Remind, Patricia also debunked another common misconception about the film’s famous rain scene.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Cowboys are debunked, deranged, and decaffeinated.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Independent federal vaccine advisory committees have been postponed and cancelled, the National Institutes of Health has terminated research on vaccines and a vaccine critic has been picked to conduct a controversial study about vaccines and autism – a link that has long been debunked.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The content creator, who's known for her realistic try-on haul videos and advocacy for size inclusivity in the fashion industry, went on to reveal more about her medical procedure and debunked rumors that swirled online.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
But the now-adult stars behind those child characters have debunked a rumor that has surrounded that scene for decades.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One of the night’s most resonant moments came as Clooney’s Murrow, in one of the actor’s long, commanding monologues, debunked accusations of communist sympathies tied to a book dedication from British Socialist Harold Laski.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
The report has since been debunked, according to Sportskeeda.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
During her interview with Remind, Patricia also debunked another common misconception about the film’s famous rain scene.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Cowboys are debunked, deranged, and decaffeinated.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Independent federal vaccine advisory committees have been postponed and cancelled, the National Institutes of Health has terminated research on vaccines and a vaccine critic has been picked to conduct a controversial study about vaccines and autism – a link that has long been debunked.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunked
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There are competing stories that the Los Angeles Angels offered Kim a five-year, $28 million guarantee, but Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register has refuted that report.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The White House, through White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates, refuted many of the claims the Journal made, insisting that Biden would meet often with his Cabinet members and their teams.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, and manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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Recent performances and injuries have exposed Spurs’ shortcomings in squad depth and quality.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the extremities, such as hands and feet.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the University of Illinois archaeologists are wrapping up an inventory of pottery fragments and other artifacts uncovered during a new round of excavations this past September at a lot near the northern end of town.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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