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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But after another early exit in the playoffs, and superstars seemingly being traded now more than ever, Antetokounmpo's name has been all over the rumor mill.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
His name was floated around the rumor mill after the Stars were eliminated in the Western Conference final for the third straight year.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Russell remains in the rumor mill as his contract is set to expire after the current season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Unless something changes, that would eliminate one coach who has been a leader in the rumor mill clubhouse, Dallas assistant Misha Donskov.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
His name was floated around the rumor mill after the Stars were eliminated in the Western Conference final for the third straight year.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Russell remains in the rumor mill as his contract is set to expire after the current season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Unless something changes, that would eliminate one coach who has been a leader in the rumor mill clubhouse, Dallas assistant Misha Donskov.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
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“The rumor mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rumor%20mill. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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