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
Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
On top of leading the movie together, Thames and Grace sparked romance rumors in June when they were photographed holding hands while spending time together in New York City.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
At the time of Carano controversies, the actress was also rumored to appear as Dune in a Mandalorian spinoff series Rangers of the New Republic.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
That is until William and his father, Frederick (Brian Stokes Mitchell), learn what William's mother, Elizabeth (Phylicia Rashad), has done, spreading rumors about Peggy to the Black elite in Newport.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
On top of leading the movie together, Thames and Grace sparked romance rumors in June when they were photographed holding hands while spending time together in New York City.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The company projected that annualized revenue would hit $3.7 billion by this July, and has been rumored to be eyeing the public market for years.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
At the time of Carano controversies, the actress was also rumored to appear as Dune in a Mandalorian spinoff series Rangers of the New Republic.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 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 The next game in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 6, has attracted all sorts of attention from shooter fans, with excitement reaching a fever pitch following its full announcement last month.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Topics tumble over one another in a freewheeling stream of views and gossip.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Along the coast, the Curonian Spit unfurls like a ribbon—golden dunes shifting under languid winds and pine forests whispering above the sea.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Nine-year-old Cole Morris cowered in between his grandfather and seven of their family members, whispering prayers as rising floodwaters lapped furiously at the stairs of their attic.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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The poll found that just 50% of those aged 18 to 34 report drinking, whereas 56% of those 35-55, and 55 and older drink.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Scouting report: Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer credited Minnesota for the win in June.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Further, staggered flashbacks reveal Corry’s lifelong anxiety over abandonment, stemming from the death of her mother in childbirth; the personal resonance of her mission at work to heal young families facing death and disease becomes poignantly clear.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Much depends on how US-China trade talks pan out: Trump’s 30% tariff on Beijing led the US’ trade deficit with China to fall to its narrowest point in 21 years.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company, according to multiple outlets, is in early talks with investors about a stock sale for current and former employees at a $500 billion valuation, a massive jump from its previous valuation of $300 billion.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Belly has excellent credit, Jeremiah hints that his isn’t so good.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, the California Court of Appeals upheld the ruling that Michael's defamation claim was based on inadmissible hearsay.—
Alexia Fernández,
People.com,
27 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
Verb
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Then finally, last month, reports of Chappell filming a new music video in New York began to circulate, followed by an official announcement weeks later that the song would finally arrive on the evening of Thursday, July 31, with an official video to follow Friday morning.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Last week, video circulated of citizens at a local restaurant in Kansas City, confronting a group of ICE agents.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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