as in reported
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in whispered
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rumored
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Gallego is one of many Democrats rumored to be considering a bid for the presidency in 2028.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Metayer Bowen was the first Haitian American and first Black woman to serve on the city commission and was rumored to be ready to announce a run for Congress.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
In equally ostentatious fashion, Corey Gamble showed off a rare gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that is rumored to be reserved for just 50 VIP clients.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Trump is rumored to have discussed Lee Zeldin, the current head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to be Bondi’s permanent replacement.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
With SpaceX rumored to go to market with about 5% float, the stock could be in historically tricky territory, Schuster says.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, Jewish artists and organizers, whom Birdsall says were falsely rumored to have played an outsized role in carnival committees during the Weimar period, found themselves out of work.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s also the rise in facial plastic surgery for men—Elon Musk and John Mulaney are rumored to be among the recipients—seeking stronger chins.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Leaving her role—along with rumored lover Corey Lewandowski—is bittersweet, Noem continued.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Granville Suite, once military reception rooms, is named after Christine Granville, rumored lover of Ian Fleming and apparently Churchill’s favorite spy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Gallego is one of many Democrats rumored to be considering a bid for the presidency in 2028.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Metayer Bowen was the first Haitian American and first Black woman to serve on the city commission and was rumored to be ready to announce a run for Congress.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
In equally ostentatious fashion, Corey Gamble showed off a rare gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that is rumored to be reserved for just 50 VIP clients.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Trump is rumored to have discussed Lee Zeldin, the current head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to be Bondi’s permanent replacement.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
With SpaceX rumored to go to market with about 5% float, the stock could be in historically tricky territory, Schuster says.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, Jewish artists and organizers, whom Birdsall says were falsely rumored to have played an outsized role in carnival committees during the Weimar period, found themselves out of work.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s also the rise in facial plastic surgery for men—Elon Musk and John Mulaney are rumored to be among the recipients—seeking stronger chins.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
Adjective
-
There was no reported risk of fire or temperature rises.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2026
-
To be fair, the company outperformed both its revenue and gross margin guidance in the reported quarter, which covered the three months ended in February.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In my family it was usually whispered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Now, a team from StorageReview, a reputed technology media and IT testing company, has pushed the limit further than ever.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Evan Power is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and an announced candidate for Congress in North Florida’s Second Congressional District.—
Special to the Sun-Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But as the draft gets into the later rounds, Berry has hinted Cleveland could take a swing on another young signal-caller.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
-
During an appearance on his show last week, Kent hinted that the Jewish state was behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Hours earlier, Israeli police had blocked the top Catholic leader in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from celebrating Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, drawing widespread criticism from Western leaders and diplomats.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Species like Aspergillus thrive in warmer temperatures and changing environmental conditions, and widespread use of azole compounds in agriculture and medicine is driving drug resistance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The architect Norman Foster suggested a glass roof and a glass spire, while the landscape artist and architect Clément Willemin recommended adding a roof garden with wildflowers.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Some fans have already suggested an adaptation of Luigi's Mansion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
