Thesaurus results for RUMOR

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noun

ˈrü-mər

Definition of rumor

as in gossip

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy rumor has it that she's planning to shut down the company

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verb

as in to whisper

to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement

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Recent Examples of rumor

Noun

The result is a more effective change with fewer rumors needing correction, fewer objections stalling adoption and fewer managers left to improvise for their teams. — John Radman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year there was a rumor that the duo were teaming with former Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins to start a new studio. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

OpenAI’s forthcoming device, rumored to be a portable smart speaker, could encounter similar eavesdropping concerns. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026 The 30-year-old is a French World Cup alpine ski racer who was rumored to be getting to know Vonn back in May. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rumor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor

Noun

Boards and CEOs perform best when looking upwards with vision instead of being distracted by the gossip on the street.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Hilton came and went, but the internet had discovered how fun gossip could be without the tabloids.

— Lindsey Weber, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of gossip

Verb

Social media companies are hesitant to allow promotion on their platforms, and Hollywood is whispering that the tech mogul’s power might keep the public from opportunities to see the film.

— Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Both understand the enduring appeal of clothes that whisper rather than shout, so there are no gratuitous logos or blink-and-you’ll-miss-it microtrends here.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of report

Verb

When John reveals the Halogram to Kerry (after fair warning), the look on her face is a mix of shock and agony.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of reveal

Noun

The indirect talks come as the conflict, which is entering its eighth month, has caused global economic damage and badly battered Iran.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Progress in talks will be a main focus for markets, as regional mediators push for ceasefire negotiations, said Mahmoud Mashal, senior market analyst of VT Markets Dubai, adding that any meaningful progress could drive crude lower.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of talk

Verb

Participants hinted that the rally marked the beginning of a prolonged global campaign among artists and musicians, perhaps based in Chicago, to regulate AI in music and support human artists.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed or what the motive was, but authorities have strongly hinted that Iran is possibly involved.

— SYLVIA HUI, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of hint

Noun

Brooks argued that the allegations raised questions about identification, credibility and hearsay.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
While Westerly has proven not to be – despite internet hearsay – the site of pop megastar Taylor Swift's approaching wedding, the seaside town remains a favorite vacation destination of Swift's.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

Definition of hearsay

Verb

Explore See latest videos, charts and news Members of Bryan’s band were also spotted in matching shirts, according to TMZ, with fan footage of the moment quickly circulating on social media.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Murmurs have circulated among California state workers about bedbugs returning to the Department of Education’s headquarters, where an infestation this summer resulted in employees temporarily working from home.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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