as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married
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as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
assistants whispered that the two singers were having a secret relationship
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Recent Examples of whisper
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 May 2025
What began as a diabetes treatment has become a billion-dollar industry fueled by off-label use, celebrity whispers and red-carpet transformations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025
Yours to treasure: to recite under your breath, to whisper in someone’s ear, to declaim at a party.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Royal beauty is all about subtlety: a whisper of nail color, a polished updo, delicate highlights.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 May 2025
What began as a diabetes treatment has become a billion-dollar industry fueled by off-label use, celebrity whispers and red-carpet transformations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Her voice is in the breeze that whispers through the wildflowers, her spirit in the hum of the bees.
—Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025
Yours to treasure: to recite under your breath, to whisper in someone’s ear, to declaim at a party.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The best film version of Finney’s tale is the ‘70s one with Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Hewitt is rumored to have been linked to Benny Blanco, Jason Sudeikis and Ryan Phillippe.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Tension between Lively and Baldoni was rumored during the press tour in August for the blockbuster, based on a Colleen Hoover novel.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Lobby Boyz member revealed that he was not charged in the shooting, despite it not being deemed self-defense.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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