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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Fresh off his Wolf of Wall Street success, DiCaprio teamed up with Scorsese once again for what was then rumored to be the most expensive commercial ever made.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The Reuters staff argue that Bristol native Banksy is not Robert Del Naja, the frontman of Massive Attack, who has been rumored to be the famous artist due to his politics and own graffiti passions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Around Chinatown, people whispered that Chin Gin Hay was dating a white woman who taught piano in the neighborhood.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Nguyen’s text, you will be guided by sure hands, as welcome storytelling is whispered in your ear.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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