Synonyms of rumor

rumor 1 of 2

noun

ˈrü-mər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gossip
• report
• talk
• whisper
• hearsay
• noise
• whispering
• word
• buzz
• scuttlebutt
• tale
• dish
• tattle
• propaganda
• hint
• rumbling
• intimation
• scandal
• disinformation
• dirt
• urban legend

rumor

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whisper
• reveal
• hint
• circulate
• suggest
• report
• gossip
• noise (about or abroad)
• imply
• tell
• bruit (about)
• disclose
• dish
• divulge
• spill
• tattle
• blab
• expose
• proclaim
• bandy (about)
• bare
• let on (about)
• intimate
• insinuate
• promulgate
• propagate
• publicize
• broadcast
• spread
• blaze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rumor

Noun

Connor Hellebuyck has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Verstappen’s re-signing effectively shuts down many rumors and brings an early end to a high-stakes game of musical chairs that’s been played within the F1 paddock for over a year now. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

The 18-year-old had been rumored to be of interest to European giants such as Barcelona and Liverpool. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

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