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
But a second post from Zeldin underscored the fine line the Trump administration is trying to walk by linking to a new page on the EPA website that essentially debunked the theory.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Some sections even debunk the more outlandish claims of government weather control.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Importantly, this approach is intended for someone who has not yet been exposed to false information – hence, pre-bunking rather than debunking.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Mattel, the puppet master behind the colorful chaos, recently debunked an online rumor about Uno tables gracing the halls of Las Vegas casinos.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Some sections even debunk the more outlandish claims of government weather control.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Importantly, this approach is intended for someone who has not yet been exposed to false information – hence, pre-bunking rather than debunking.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Mattel, the puppet master behind the colorful chaos, recently debunked an online rumor about Uno tables gracing the halls of Las Vegas casinos.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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