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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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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The strength of a rumor is directly proportionate to the number of intervening years).
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
In music news, Drake is rumored to be working on a new album, reportedly titled Iceman, which many fans expect to drop before the end of 2025.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 June 2025
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Noun
The couple first sparked romance rumors earlier this year, when fans took notice of their sweet social media interactions.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The strength of a rumor is directly proportionate to the number of intervening years).
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Verb
Long rumored to be produced by Grey Goose, Kirkland Signature Vodka ($22 for a handle) is a cut above the rest.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
In music news, Drake is rumored to be working on a new album, reportedly titled Iceman, which many fans expect to drop before the end of 2025.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
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Lifestyle can cover everything from dating, drama, entertainment, gossip, fashion, style, and cultural commentary to reaction videos and hotel reviews.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Gilded Age returns to HBO and Max this Sunday, kicking off season three at 9:00 pm ET/PT.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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An afternoon beer lends a deeper sense of place when sipped in a brewpub housed in a Victorian-era building, its brick walls whispering stories of the town’s mining past.—
Visit Telluride,
AFAR Media,
18 June 2025
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Macron, seated beside Meloni in the round-table working session with other members of the summit, leaned to his right to whisper a message to Meloni, who stared intently ahead.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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The report found that: Buyers would pay $1,597 more for a home with an olive green kitchen.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Eliminating Friction At Every Step According to the report, about 66% of users expect frictionless experiences when scanning QR codes.—
Sharat Potharaju,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Machine Gun Kelly has finally revealed the name of his infant daughter with Megan Fox, nearly three months after the on-and-off couple welcomed their first child together.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Erin Andrews, a sports broadcaster and co-founder of women’s apparel company WEAR, revealed her experiences in the spotlight.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Highlights included a colorful talk with jewelry historian Amanda Triossi and Caroline Kranz, the Deputy Curator of the Cartier Collection.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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General manager Marc Eversley hinted after Wednesday’s first round that the Bulls were considering a trade down in the second round — and that the roster is expected to undergo further change before the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Executive producer Coogler has hinted the show will also tee up some themes from Avengers: Doomsday.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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Speculation surrounding Johnson once got so strong that the Bullet Train star addressed the hearsay during an interview with Rolling Stone UK in March 2024.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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But once voters realize Red Flag laws allow the government to confiscate guns from people who haven't been charged with a crime—based on hearsay, behind closed doors—support crumbles.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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And right now is when pollen from ryegrass, timothy grass, and ragweed starts circulating.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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