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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 rumored
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Casting was first rumored six weeks ago by TheInSneider.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
In a moment when larger fairs are rumored by market insiders to be having trouble filling up their booths, some dealers are betting on small fairs, often in stylish hotels, some of them away from art-market hubs, as a way to offer a different kind of experience.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lando Norris is rumored to be in a relationship with Margarida Corceiro — again!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Before he was shot and killed, Tillis was rumored to have challenged Rincon to a fight over a $1,200 dice game the two played earlier in the day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Development of the fourth season was first announced on March 14, 2025, two years after the third and previously rumored final season aired in 2023.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Some insiders have rumored that pairing if Steve Kerr leaves San Francisco.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
One option is circling back to the Houston Astros about third baseman Isaac Paredes, who was long rumored to be a potential Red Sox target throughout the offseason before the club traded for Durbin.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Leaving her role—along with rumored lover Corey Lewandowski—is bittersweet, Noem continued.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Firstclass, whose face was half covered in tattoos, was actually Danny Hilse, who was rumored to have ties to the Hells Angels and who had attended far-right political demonstrations.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Casting was first rumored six weeks ago by TheInSneider.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
In a moment when larger fairs are rumored by market insiders to be having trouble filling up their booths, some dealers are betting on small fairs, often in stylish hotels, some of them away from art-market hubs, as a way to offer a different kind of experience.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lando Norris is rumored to be in a relationship with Margarida Corceiro — again!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Before he was shot and killed, Tillis was rumored to have challenged Rincon to a fight over a $1,200 dice game the two played earlier in the day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Development of the fourth season was first announced on March 14, 2025, two years after the third and previously rumored final season aired in 2023.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Some insiders have rumored that pairing if Steve Kerr leaves San Francisco.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
One option is circling back to the Houston Astros about third baseman Isaac Paredes, who was long rumored to be a potential Red Sox target throughout the offseason before the club traded for Durbin.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
Adjective
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The department said in a Facebook post that the case is the seventh reported rattlesnake bite in Ventura County since mid-March.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The incident marks the seventh reported rattlesnake bite in Ventura County, compared with a total of nine reported in 2025.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Swalwell, 45 and married, had a widely whispered about reputation for showering inappropriate and unwelcome attention on younger women.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jones whispered for me and Dew to step away from the door.—
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On your way from Pacific to Cuba, join legions of other Route 66 travelers who have stopped at Meramec Caverns, the state’s largest commercial cave and a reputed Jesse James hideout.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The announced attendance that day at Wrigley was just 9,391.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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In a speech last December, Home Minister Amit Shah hinted there were other factors driving the electoral roll clean-up.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As hinted by the nickname title, in Rafa, that changes.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But activists say abuses are still widespread and that workers have few avenues to pursue justice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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At least a few prominent MAHA influencers have suggested Saphier is no ally.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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