as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
please don't bruit accusations about without confirming them first
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Verb
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For years, the watch was rumored to have been a gift from her mother-in-law, Jackie Kennedy.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026 -
These are rumored to be some of the strongest in town — so strong the bar politely caps you at two.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Back here again, the ghost of Ferber whispered into my ear.—
Hannah Dylan Pasternak,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2026
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What quiet message whispers through you?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Bruit (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit%20%28about%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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