bruits (about)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bruit (about)
as in rumors
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruits (about)
  1. rumors
  2. whispers
  3. reveals
  4. implies
Verb
  • The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • Throughout March, rumors that co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in a relationship began swirling in the Bravosphere, though both denied such claims.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Definition of rumors
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  • This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
  • Adam pushes Agathe down onto the bed and whispers a secret name in her ear.
    — Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Definition of whispers
Verb
  • The handle is made from Sakura Birch wood – the detailed wood grain reveals itself through its smooth polished finish, making each one look distinctly different from any other.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Like an origami box, each fold reveals another treasure, from Mick Ronson’s moonshot guitar to the feel-good chorus.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of implies
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