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
Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Police also directly addressed a rumor that the child had died, stressing that the 11-year-old is still recovering at a local hospital.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
That’s being rumored in the market, at least.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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Noun
This isn’t the Audi R8 comeback that pops up online as a rumor every six weeks.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Police also directly addressed a rumor that the child had died, stressing that the 11-year-old is still recovering at a local hospital.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Verb
It’s been rumored that there is a video of Amanda and West hooking up.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
That’s being rumored in the market, at least.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
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During Season 1, Santos — who, like Briones, is half-Filipino — surprised nurses Princess (Kristin Villanueva) and Perlah (Amielynn Abellera) by chiming in on their gossip session in Tagalog.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Then came last year’s The Most Dear and The Future, a slender collection of tracks that straddled a line between pop, ambient, folk, and dance with an air of rustic mysticism that seemed to travel through music circles like gossip bursting from localized containment.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Others capture the couple kissing and Porter smiling as his fiancé whispered something in his ear.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Klay Thompson’s name was whispered in Oklahoma City for a decade following a Game 6 rampage for the ages.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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And the May jobs report will be released today, with economists expecting nonfarm payrolls to show that just 80,000 jobs were added, marking a step down from the average of 150,000 over the prior two months.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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That year, Georgia was ranked as the worst-performing state in a Postal Service service performance report for the second quarter of 2024 that tracked transit time for mail delivery.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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In May, reports revealed plans for an ICE facility on unincorporated land in southern Santa Clara County.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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He was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital, where tests revealed a golf ball-sized tumor in his brain.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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De la Espriella, who has never before held public office, also promises to sever peace talks with armed groups and unleash a full-on offensive against rebels.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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Anxiety over ChatGPT and other emerging technology helped derail talks with both unions and the AMPTP in 2023, leading to crippling dual strikes.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.—
Nicole Pomarico,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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District Attorney James Stainton objected that the answer would call for hearsay.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than operating on hearsay or memory, both of which are highly fallible, a flowchart outlines precisely what each section of a team is doing and allows everyone to work together in greater synchrony.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cooling sheets help regulate body temperature by wicking away moisture and allowing air to circulate better.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Rumors circulating on social media claim Ebola isn't real, or that aid workers are killing patients who enter clinics.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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