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
Kennedy has faced criticism for years for suggesting that vaccines were causing increases in autism and other chronic diseases, despite studies repeatedly debunking the claim.
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Sensational newspaper accounts later suggested the three men had starved to death in the boat after attempting to eat their life vests—a theory that was soon debunked.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Musk and President Trump have claimed that Social Security is rife with fraud, saying that 150-year-olds are collecting benefits, an allegation that has been debunked.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Clearer Work-Life Boundaries, Greater Balance The misconception that remote work equals better work-life balance has been thoroughly debunked.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Sensational newspaper accounts later suggested the three men had starved to death in the boat after attempting to eat their life vests—a theory that was soon debunked.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Musk and President Trump have claimed that Social Security is rife with fraud, saying that 150-year-olds are collecting benefits, an allegation that has been debunked.
—Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Clearer Work-Life Boundaries, Greater Balance The misconception that remote work equals better work-life balance has been thoroughly debunked.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
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However reps of his team refuted the statement to Us Weekly.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 Apr. 2025
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But two witnesses refuted his story, alleging Stribling tried to hide evidence.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt? Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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This case exposes a wide fissure in the foundation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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