Definition of rumor
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
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Examples of rumor in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of rumor from the Web
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Early in his presidency, Trump surveyed his friends and associates about Priebus’ performance and rumors that he might be replaced are an ever-present feature of the first six months of the administration.
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While the season's climax till lays ahead, the conclusion is in clear enough sight for post-Thrones rumors.
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These videos became the basis for a pernicious rumor that Planned Parenthood was profiting from fetal remains—even though the videos were found to be manipulated and Planned Parenthood was cleared of all charges.
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Some of her finds are the stuff of rumors and legends.
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Most rumors peg its introduction for late August, with the Korea Herald floating Wed., August 23 as a likely date, with sales starting in the second week of September.
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There were requirements to preserve its historical character and problems with the septic system, not to mention rumors that it was haunted.
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Looks like those rumors about Disney having trouble casting its Aladdin were something of a fantastical carpet ride.
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Being the subject of shake-up rumors is practically Reince Priebus’s job description.
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Origin and Etymology of rumor
Middle English rumour, from Anglo-French, from Latin rumor clamor, gossip; akin to Old English rēon to lament, Sanskrit rauti he roars
rumor
Definition of rumor
rumored
;rumoring
transitive verb
: to tell or spread by rumor
Examples of rumor in a Sentence
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
Recent Examples of rumor from the Web
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The most common questions during performances usually center around Sally Hemings, a slave on his estate with whom Jefferson is rumored to have had children, as well as the origins of democracy and the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
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That's a spot where Donovan Mitchell has been rumored to be headed.
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For years it was rumored that Apple had a secret self-driving car project in the works.
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The star running back from Daphne was rumored to be making a change when the announcement was made.
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Apple had long been rumored to be working on a device meant to take on the Echo, which has become a surprise hit since Amazon released it nearly three years ago.
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DNB says more high-yield deals are ‘rumored in the market’ Norway’s offshore issuers no longer dominate the junk market In Scandinavia, issuance of junk bonds is approaching a pace not seen since a record was set in 2014.
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The bidding for Robert has been rumored at more than $20 million, a level the Padres may find too steep for their liking.
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Anisimov has been rumored to be on the block given his reasonable contract and good production the last few years.
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First Known Use of rumor
1548
RUMOR Defined for English Language Learners
rumor
playDefinition of rumor for English Language Learners
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: information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true
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Definition of rumor for Students
: information or a story that is passed from one person to another but has not been proven to be true and has no known source
Definition of rumor for Students
rumored
;rumoring
: to spread information or a story that has not been proven to be true
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