the rumor mill

noun

: the creation and spread of many rumors by a group of people

That news should keep the rumor mill churning/running/going for a while!

Examples of the rumor mill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mahon’s exit from Channel 4 came out the blue on Monday and the rumor mill has been in overdrive over her next move, although few would have expected Superstruct. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025

Despite the rumor mill and reports that Bueckers might pull an Eli Manning by trying to force a trade on draft night, Miller said there was never any serious discussion from the Wings’ side about moving off of No. 1. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, the rumor mill has run amok regarding who will take up the agent’s gun next. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025

Briatore added to the rumor mill by refusing to publicly commit to Doohan beyond the start of the season. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

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