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 Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Coming to their apparent rescue are groomed, muscular men in polished videos, smoking cigars, sitting in private jets, doing push ups and whispering that men’s pain is because of women.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, due to the bad blood, Tapia de Veer didn’t directly inform White of his decision, instead revealing his intentions to the crew and in a New York Times interview that preceded the third season’s finale.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Such a discovery could trace a journey of a million light-years or more, revealing just how far galactic material can travel.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Bruiting (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruiting%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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