as in rumored
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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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,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The governor is one of several prominent Democrats rumored to be considering a potential presidential run in 2028, the year Fetterman will be up for reelection.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before being sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife, former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson cried, raged and whispered during a 40-minute speech.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Dolphins, not Jordan, whispered how his size and disruptive game were reminiscent of Jason Taylor.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bruited (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruited%20%28about%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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