as in refuting
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as in overturning
to prove to be false
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat
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Recent Examples of disproving
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In January, Kennedy appointed 21 new members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, many of whom have tied the existence of autism to vaccines, despite an overwhelming scientific consensus disproving that association.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Discounting the Patterson-Gimlin film is one thing; disproving the existence of giant humanoid creatures is another.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Michigan State and Michigan are the only programs disproving that, as each is 11-3 in conference road games dating to last season.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The other partner’s reaction ends up confirming those beliefs instead of disproving them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In January, Kennedy appointed 21 new members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, many of whom have tied the existence of autism to vaccines, despite an overwhelming scientific consensus disproving that association.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Discounting the Patterson-Gimlin film is one thing; disproving the existence of giant humanoid creatures is another.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Michigan State and Michigan are the only programs disproving that, as each is 11-3 in conference road games dating to last season.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The other partner’s reaction ends up confirming those beliefs instead of disproving them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproving
refuting
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King’s break with Johnson was not about refuting his historic contributions.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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That’s not refuting the secrecy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Disproving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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