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as in myths
a false idea or belief
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
several falsehoods in the witness's testimony that may be grounds for perjury
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Recent Examples of falsehoods
The only way forward is through compromise and cooperation — not falsehoods and finger-pointing.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
His falsehoods would catch up with him less than a year after his term began.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The plans, along with comments by top GOP lawmakers, show how rumors and conspiracy theories can gain an air of legitimacy due to social media and a political climate infused with falsehoods, some political scientists and researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Jones' falsehoods and rhetoric, the jury found, had caused the families tremendous pain and lasting harm.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
But Russo set straight some of the falsehoods that have led some Americans to their anti-Columbus sentiments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The President didn’t help his case by spreading outlandish falsehoods.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
This complaint is riddled with falsehoods and stands in stark contrast to the record that has already been established in court.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
His falsehoods would catch up with him less than a year after his term began.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The plans, along with comments by top GOP lawmakers, show how rumors and conspiracy theories can gain an air of legitimacy due to social media and a political climate infused with falsehoods, some political scientists and researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Jones' falsehoods and rhetoric, the jury found, had caused the families tremendous pain and lasting harm.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
But Russo set straight some of the falsehoods that have led some Americans to their anti-Columbus sentiments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The President didn’t help his case by spreading outlandish falsehoods.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
This complaint is riddled with falsehoods and stands in stark contrast to the record that has already been established in court.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehoods
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Further in lies a backlit bar, catering kitchen, and wine room—all three of which can be put to use during parties.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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What stands out is the sheer volume of lies that Ozer allegedly told.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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It is associated with hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impair daily functioning and can be disabling.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Read on for the candid confessions and cautionary tales that might save you from making the same mistakes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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What illusions have been too sweet to let go of?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Falsehoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehoods. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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