word/rumor has it

phrase

: the information or story that is going around is
Word has it that the neighbors are moving next month.

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On the Mac side, meanwhile, rumor has it that a touchscreen may finally be coming to the MacBook Pro in 2027. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 16 Dec. 2025 Furthermore, rumor has it the A7 V (no R) is due before the end of the year, and Sony rarely announces cameras back to back. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 26 Nov. 2025 By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 Local rumor has it that Post will shut down Broadway and perform a street party marking the venue’s official opening. Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for word/rumor has it

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“Word/rumor has it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word%2Frumor%20has%20it. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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