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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The pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player are rumored to be getting married at New York City’s iconic arena over the 4th of July weekend.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be just days away from tying the knot.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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The lyrics are both whispered and nearly shouted.
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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 Jun. 2026.
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