1
: talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source
2
: a statement or report current without known authority for its truth
3
archaic
: talk or report of a notable person or event
4
: a soft low indistinct sound : murmur
Examples of rumor in a Sentence
Noun
There are rumors that they are making a new film.
She accused him of starting rumors about her.
Ever since his sudden resignation, rumors have been flying.
I heard a rumor that they broke up.
“Did you hear that they broke up?” “That's just a rumor.”
The rumor turned out to be false.
You can't fire him solely based on rumor.
Rumor has it that they broke up.
Verb
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Prepare for impact, because these are rumored to be the strongest in town, so strong the bar politely caps you at two.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals has been at the epicenter of rumors for several months, but a full no-trade protection and contract complexities will keep the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner far away from the Bronx.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Verb
Before inking a deal with the Baltimore Ravens, Bateman was rumored to be a target for the Dallas Cowboys.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Prepare for impact, because these are rumored to be the strongest in town, so strong the bar politely caps you at two.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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