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

2 of 2

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

Karli Kloss attended with her husband Joshua Kushner, a surprise after rumors of a rift between her and Swift. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026

The rumors first began after Kelce gave her a shout-out on his podcast in July 2023. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Verb

Though there have been precious few details available about the company’s forthcoming companion device(s), they’re rumored to be screenless—that is, audio-only—and voice driven. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Veteran Amazon executive Kara Smith, who had been rumored for a promotion over the past few months, is being named Head of Drama, with the holders of the other two positions TBD. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026