noise (about or abroad)

Definition of noise (about or abroad)next
as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy for weeks afterwards, staffers noised about the department head's sudden, unexplained departure

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Verb
  • It has long been rumored (and backed up by this 2021 report from Vanity Fair France) that, after the release of the feature, a fifth season of the series would come next.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, it’s been rumored by Fixed Focus Digital that camera upgrades may lead to a thicker camera plateau.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • At the beginning of the audio interview, Davis and his attorney whispered to each other.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Noise (about or abroad).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise%20%28about%20or%20abroad%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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