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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
Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The wooden figurehead of a female on the prow is rumored to be modeled after Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sanchez.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian was also known to wear an enormous emerald-cut aquamarine on her left ring finger, rumored to have been given by Arnaz.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
It’s also rumored to be one of the favorite luxury hangouts of certain members of the British Royal Family.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
As of now, around 150 people have been invited, and several high-profile celebrities are rumored to attend the upcoming nuptials.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
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
Adjective
Leaving her role—along with rumored lover Corey Lewandowski—is bittersweet, Noem continued.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
More recently, an ultra-luxe Swiss watchmaker is rumored to be in talks to join the tour.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The wooden figurehead of a female on the prow is rumored to be modeled after Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sanchez.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian was also known to wear an enormous emerald-cut aquamarine on her left ring finger, rumored to have been given by Arnaz.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
It’s also rumored to be one of the favorite luxury hangouts of certain members of the British Royal Family.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
As of now, around 150 people have been invited, and several high-profile celebrities are rumored to attend the upcoming nuptials.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
Adjective
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In the United States, the reported maternal death rate has doubled in just the last 20 years.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The mystery even got the attention of the FBI, which agreed in 1976 to examine 15 hair samples taken from a reported Bigfoot encounter in Oregon.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Malone has a lovely natural voice — intimately whispered, with hints of ‘70s country rock.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Homan said officials had a quick, quiet, whispered conversation.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
8 May 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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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Morgan also revealed that the chain has 22 locations under construction.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
12 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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The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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At the end of March, Tudor publicly hinted Maddison could feature before the end of the season but there was still some caution.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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While OpenAI was created as a nonprofit designed to responsibly harness the power of the emerging artificial intelligence technology, the company created a for-profit subsidiary in 2019 and three years later released ChatGPT, which jumpstarted widespread adoption of the technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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There was widespread fear of measles causing blindness, which had indeed happened to a young family acquaintance.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The governor’s budget proposal, announced in December, suggested $5 million going to the food testing program within the Department of Health.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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