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rumored

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verb

past tense of rumor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rumored
Adjective
Off the red carpet, Elordi has been enjoying his time in London with rumored girlfriend Kendall Jenner. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 The rumored venue for the couple's wedding is Madison Square Garden, though others have speculated that the space is being used as a decoy to distract from the real wedding venue. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Orlando Bloom was spotted enjoying a rare outing with rumored girlfriend Luisa Laemmel while in Italy for Milan Fashion Week. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Leaving her role—along with rumored lover Corey Lewandowski—is bittersweet, Noem continued. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
It’s been ten years since Si Ren, a man rumored to have no genitals, has left a military-style correctional camp. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 The Standard also reported checking out an estate in Ross that is rumored to be the couple’s new family home. — Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Apple didn't announce the long-rumored redesigned AirPods Pro, which are now expected to land next year. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Germann had previously been rumored for the role of Cyclops, which went to Kit Connor. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 But missing were the AirPods Pro with cameras that have been rumored throughout the year and, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, are delayed until 2027. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026 In addition to the first-ever foldable iPhone — rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra — Apple is also expected to reveal other new phones as part of an iPhone 18 line-up, updated AirPods and new Apple Watches. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 The foldable phone was long rumored to be the centerpiece of the event, marking the first major redesign of the tentpole offering from the Silicon Valley giant in years. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 It is widely rumored that September's usual presentation will focus solely on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as a brand-new type of phone. — Samantha Neely, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
Adjective
  • This is Robinson’s third reported concussion in his two-plus years in the league.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Visit Ghana deal was due to reap a reported £10million a season, a solid figure at a time when several clubs, including Sunderland, have had to adjust to betting firms no longer being allowed to feature on shirt-fronts.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Texans joined hands, whispered prayers - and some armed themselves, bought supplies and waited.
    — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Among designers idled by fashion’s revolving door, Dario Vitale is perhaps the most whispered about, following his ouster from Versace after a single, acclaimed season, and Prada Group’s acquisition of the house.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Pushing those briars aside revealed a single splinter of stained glass, bright as a ruby and warm as blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Demands for free food The investigation eventually revealed allegations of a longer pattern of intimidation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The announced tour dates include the San Francisco preview, the Radio City premiere and Chicago (January 30); Mexico City (March 6); Guadalajara (April 17); Monterrey (April 24); Toronto (May 29); Montréal (July 17); and Vancouver (July 24).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The announced exhibition tied to 2027's Met Gala—featuring the work of designer John Galliano—drew so much backlash that Galliano has bowed out.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meiner hinted the city might have to take legal action to settle the bridge issue.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • An official release date for the sandals is yet to be determined, but Lopez hinted that there will be multiple versions of the collaboration to come.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The widespread response to the disaster is illustrative of the relationship between Nepal’s public and private sectors in this time of transition.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Reporting by the Gulf States Newsroom has revealed the widespread use of nondisclosure agreements under Landry around industrial development projects in Louisiana.
    — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Many social media users suggested Pearman may have missed the point of the somber experience of visiting a living memorial where one of history’s greatest atrocities occurred.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier reports suggested that anywhere from five to seven actors could screen test, while other estimates put the number in the teens.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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