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as in whines
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
finished the tedious job without a murmur
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as in complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
no prisoner dared murmur out loud
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as in mutters
to speak softly and unclearly
a college professor who tends to murmur
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Recent Examples of murmurs
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In the past, doctors were probably better at listening to heart murmurs, or at feeling the liver.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Before gifted singers-songwriters such as Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, SZA and Lalah Hathaway were murmurs in anyone’s ears, there was Minnie Riperton.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
There were murmurs in the organization about whether the pain in his knee was not the result of injury, but rather disinterest.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The clank of armor, the murmurs of courtiers, and the soft glow of candlelight transform the castle into a truly immersive time capsule.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
There have also been murmurs around Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler — but nothing more.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 1 June 2025
Noun
The menu circles the room to appreciative murmurs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In the past, doctors were probably better at listening to heart murmurs, or at feeling the liver.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Before gifted singers-songwriters such as Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, SZA and Lalah Hathaway were murmurs in anyone’s ears, there was Minnie Riperton.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
There were murmurs in the organization about whether the pain in his knee was not the result of injury, but rather disinterest.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The clank of armor, the murmurs of courtiers, and the soft glow of candlelight transform the castle into a truly immersive time capsule.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The River Coln murmurs gently here—weaving through golden buttercups and forget-me-nots, while plump ducks paddle lazily beneath canopies of willow.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
There have also been murmurs around Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler — but nothing more.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 1 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murmurs
Noun
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While an insider confirmed to Fox News Digital that there have been whispers of another woman, TMZ was first to report that the country star may already be involved with someone else.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Early whispers of possibly being in the mix as a potential sixth man of the year candidate are tossed around.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Your dad mutters for head movement, for cage cutting, for not playing off the back and creating distance.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So the grunts up front are succeeding, but the running backs are failing?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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Stryker grunts, wanting this to never end.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sobs and screams split the air.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Visitors report hearing faint voices and screams when inside the room.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From the first moment, the vibe is off, as Brady looks earnestly at Rooney, the England legend mumbles and gives vague answers.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are allegations toilets have been left uncleaned, bins unemptied, and pitch perimeters worn and littered, with complaints made that there are not enough maintenance staff employed to maintain standards.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The civil complaints detail past fatal incidents involving occupants becoming trapped inside Cybertrucks.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Murmurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murmurs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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