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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The picture is rumored to be portraying Altman as a pathological liar and Musk (Ike Barinholtz) as highly antipathetic.
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It had been rumored for the better part of the past few months that Brady Tkachuk wanted out of Ottawa.
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Alex whispered, half to me half to Dad.
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Not long after, Karlsson went to the locker room and Vegas’ athletic trainer whispered in coach John Tortorella’s ear, and the coach looked displeased.
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“Bruited (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruited%20%28about%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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