as in whispering
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 nun moved from one child to the next, tucking them back under the covers, rubbing backs,and whispering sweet words of affection.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The influencer was seen whispering into the ear of the football star and father of three as well as putting her hand on his back.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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With shifting perspectives, Superfan excels at revealing the toxic — and lonely — side of fan culture.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bruiting (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruiting%20%28about%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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