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!

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In the leadup to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York City wedding, the rumor mill went into overdrive. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 16 July 2026 It's been a tough season for the four-time champ, who currently sits down in P7 in the standings, and that's because the rumor mill has been churning about his future with the team. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 When Byram’s name hit the rumor mill, the Blackhawks’ interest was piqued. Scott Powers, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Earlier this week, the rumor mill suggested that Punk was unhappy in WWE and could be on his way out. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the rumor mill

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“The rumor mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rumor%20mill. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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