as in rumored
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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In the film’s most intriguing twist, the killer initially introduces himself via FaceTime as Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard), who famously died in the first movie but has been rumored over the years to have survived.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Lisa hasn’t confirmed any of her relationships yet, but she’s rumored to be dating Frédéric Arnault.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before being sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife, former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson cried, raged and whispered during a 40-minute speech.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Dolphins, not Jordan, whispered how his size and disruptive game were reminiscent of Jason Taylor.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Noised (about or abroad).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noised%20%28about%20or%20abroad%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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