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
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Shortly after the Los Angeles wildfires broke out in January, rumor and speculation began to swirl online before exploding into a blaze of outlandish theories.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 May 2025
Celebrity regulars such as Zendaya and Kim Kardashian are also rumored to be attending.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Noun
And the swirling rumors, the leaks and the embarrassments, are self-inflicted and preventable.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Shortly after the Los Angeles wildfires broke out in January, rumor and speculation began to swirl online before exploding into a blaze of outlandish theories.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Verb
It’s been rumored that those who don’t follow the rules get banned.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 May 2025
Celebrity regulars such as Zendaya and Kim Kardashian are also rumored to be attending.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Maeve extends an olive branch in this week's episode of MobLand, which arrives on Paramount+ this Sunday, May 18.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Note to Leaders: Put a moratorium on secrets, myths, and gossip.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Amidst a media frenzy outside, whispers around the fortress-like Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse is that Ventura could be called to testify tomorrow.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The kind that’s whispered in moments of solitude, recited through tears, and held tightly when doors closed.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Minutes later, police were called to a hospital for a report of a shooting victim seeking care.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Police responded about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the area of 1803 Paloma Avenue following reports of a vehicle burglary.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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An analysis of the past five years reveals that QUBT experienced a positive one-day return in 73% of these instances, with a median positive return of 3.4% and a maximum positive return of 25.5%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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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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Their arrival has broadly elevated the quality of Chinese-language news content on YouTube, which has long been awash with political hearsay and armchair analysis, media experts say.—
Wenxin Fan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In recent months, ongoing speculation about his mental health has circulated following several vulnerable social media posts.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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While Brady didn't cite the line directly, it was widely circulated online.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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