the truth
noun
: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
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Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Because here’s the truth: disruption is already happening.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Because here’s the truth no one wants to admit: the algorithm is winning.
—Aron Solomon
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
While the audience knows Sophie is responsible for Kyle's death, the characters will be left scrambling to uncover the truth and who to trust.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Because here’s the truth: disruption is already happening.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Because here’s the truth no one wants to admit: the algorithm is winning.
—Aron Solomon
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
While the audience knows Sophie is responsible for Kyle's death, the characters will be left scrambling to uncover the truth and who to trust.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the truth
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“The truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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