1
as in to refute
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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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
Photo shows newborn who went missing in 2020, not recent case
USA TODAY has debunked similar claims in the past, including false assertions that serial killers were targeting women in Texas, New Jersey and Ohio.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
One of the company's meteorologists, Jonathan Belles, debunked some of the most common falsehoods surrounding severe storms, recommending tips on how to best prepare for them.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But a reporter at the The Telegraph in Alton debunked that theory by spilling some family lore in 2021.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
His paper has since been debunked and his medical license has been revoked, but his findings sparked the anti-vaccine movement that continues today, despite evidence that vaccines have saved lives and provide more benefit than harm.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 July 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
One of the company's meteorologists, Jonathan Belles, debunked some of the most common falsehoods surrounding severe storms, recommending tips on how to best prepare for them.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
But a reporter at the The Telegraph in Alton debunked that theory by spilling some family lore in 2021.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
His paper has since been debunked and his medical license has been revoked, but his findings sparked the anti-vaccine movement that continues today, despite evidence that vaccines have saved lives and provide more benefit than harm.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 July 2025
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Bondi also said that although the names of several other high-profile figures were mentioned, the investigators did not find a client list or evidence refuting that Epstein died by suicide.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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But Hunter was quick to refute this claim, arguing that at large events where the president is meeting several people, introductions are the norm.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Healy-Pratt said the mistakes were uncovered when Inner West London coroner Dr. Fiona Wilcox attempted to match DNA samples from the victims and their families, the outlets reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While this is nothing new, a study from Philips Avent, in partnership with March of Dimes, uncovers a disconnect between postpartum moms and their support systems.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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