noise (about or abroad)

verb

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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  1. rumor
  2. whisper
Verb
  • Since then, the project explored casting of the lead role, with a handful of high-profile actresses rumored for it.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Apple's long-standing iPhone price stability may soon end, with a potential price hike for the iPhone 17 rumored to occur as early as Monday, August 10.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor
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  • 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
  • At the end of the third set, Gareth whispered into Marcy’s ear across the table, and her face took on a look of revulsion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of whisper
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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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