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
One video shared in 2022 by pro-Russian groups on Telegram soon after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion was debunked by investigative outlet Bellingcat as being digitally manipulated.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
This is ludicrous for many reasons, including the fact that neither Beyoncé nor Oprah (nor Eminem, nor Megan Thee Stallion, nor Lizzo) were paid by Kamala Harris to support her in the 2024 election; those claims were debunked last year.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
The spread of health misinformation has reduced cooperation with important prevention and treatment recommendations, prompting a growing need for medical professionals to receive proper training and develop skills to effectively debunk fake health information.
—Angshuman K. Kashyap, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
While some pillows can trap heat, this one is here to debunk the myth.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
This is ludicrous for many reasons, including the fact that neither Beyoncé nor Oprah (nor Eminem, nor Megan Thee Stallion, nor Lizzo) were paid by Kamala Harris to support her in the 2024 election; those claims were debunked last year.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
The spread of health misinformation has reduced cooperation with important prevention and treatment recommendations, prompting a growing need for medical professionals to receive proper training and develop skills to effectively debunk fake health information.
—Angshuman K. Kashyap, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
While some pillows can trap heat, this one is here to debunk the myth.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has refuted claims that the noise from offshore wind turbines causes whale deaths.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2025
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But rather than refute Mische’s analysis, the administration has been planting suggestions that Mische is employed by Saudi Arabia, even though his advice to that nation ended years ago.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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While two siblings are interned and forced to work, cut off from the outside world, the other two are exempt and work to expose the horrors of the camps.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The suit seeks justice for the survivors and aims to expose systemic failures in the juvenile justice system.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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By uncovering interventions like Vitamin D that can support healthier aging, researchers hope to help more people enjoy a higher quality of life well into their later years, without resorting to expensive or unproven treatments.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
24 May 2025
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For even better results, turn your compost while it’s uncovered.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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