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 28 Sep. 2026.

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