rumor 1 of 2

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

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Recent Examples of rumor
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 See All Example Sentences for rumor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
  • 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
  • Note to Leaders: Put a moratorium on secrets, myths, and gossip.
    Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The kind that’s whispered in moments of solitude, recited through tears, and held tightly when doors closed.
    Essence, Essence, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.
    Riazat Butt, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In recent months, ongoing speculation about his mental health has circulated following several vulnerable social media posts.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • 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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