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 was rumored that smokejumpers might even become a test case for the consolidation, prompting speculation about shrinking budgets and potential base closures.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This is the first instance of confirmation that Xbox’s Project Helix is not just an individual box, long thought to be a PC/console hybrid, but a family of multiple devices, something rumored, but not said outright, officially.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • As the drama of the mistrial motion unfolded, the crowd in the courtroom began whispering.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
  • At the beginning of the audio interview, Davis and his attorney whispered to each other.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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