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
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Recent Examples of rumored
PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
These days, however, Powell has been rumored to be dating Olivia Jade Giannulli, while Sweeney is reportedly dating Scooter Braun.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Topline Apple is set to host a product event Tuesday afternoon and is expected to reveal its newest iPhone model, which is rumored to feature a slim version of the company’s flagship product alongside improvements to battery capacity and the front-facing camera.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Stern, 71, has also been long-rumored to be retiring after his decades-long career as a talk show host.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 range is widely rumored to be the marquee item set to be unveiled during the company's latest product event, but it could be joined by new Apple Watches and AirPods, insider publications report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile the standard iPhone 17 is rumored to have a better 24-megapixel front-facing camera that doubles the resolution of current models.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile Meursault’s friend Sintès (Pierre Lottin), a nasty bit of work rumored to be a pimp, has been beating his Arab mistress Djemila (Hajar Bouzaouit) and is being threatened by her brothers.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
This breakup had been rumored in the press.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island rather than in its left corner.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
These days, however, Powell has been rumored to be dating Olivia Jade Giannulli, while Sweeney is reportedly dating Scooter Braun.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Topline Apple is set to host a product event Tuesday afternoon and is expected to reveal its newest iPhone model, which is rumored to feature a slim version of the company’s flagship product alongside improvements to battery capacity and the front-facing camera.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Stern, 71, has also been long-rumored to be retiring after his decades-long career as a talk show host.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 range is widely rumored to be the marquee item set to be unveiled during the company's latest product event, but it could be joined by new Apple Watches and AirPods, insider publications report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile the standard iPhone 17 is rumored to have a better 24-megapixel front-facing camera that doubles the resolution of current models.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile Meursault’s friend Sintès (Pierre Lottin), a nasty bit of work rumored to be a pimp, has been beating his Arab mistress Djemila (Hajar Bouzaouit) and is being threatened by her brothers.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
This breakup had been rumored in the press.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
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Cali whispered into the phone for an hour, until Vic reached over Andy’s head and squeezed her thigh.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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More recently, staff members of Celine have whispered that their outgoing designer, the enigmatic Hedi Slimane (who’s also had stints at Dior Homme and YSL) — will be the man.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their reported split comes after PEOPLE exclusively revealed on July 9 that Natasha was departing her role at Kensington Palace after 15 years of service, to set up her own private consultancy firm.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The reported three-year deal would expire at a time when MLB is expected to bundle its national and international rights as well as World Series and postseason rights to sell off for the 2029 season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Tony didn’t find out about their daughter until after Ziva’s death, then father and daughter spent several years together before Ziva revealed the truth.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic revealed last Wednesday that Brazilian Luiz Fernando Iubel has joined Liverpool as the club’s new individual development lead coach.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This morning’s must reads L.A.’s Rollin’ 60s Crips: The rise of a notorious gang and its reputed boss ‘Big U.’ The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips have a reputation for violence, sometimes even against fellow members.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer hinted that the film could be pushed back again, but promised that the official promotional rollout is currently in the works.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Starlit Prim hinted that her upcoming collection will channel the glamour of Monaco in the ’50s — perfect for her target customer of women who understand and love a timeless vintage occasion look and want to feel modern, but not overtly trendy.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chris Taylor, a state appeals court judge and former Democratic state lawmaker, is the only announced candidate.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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On the north side of the state Capitol, House Speaker Brian Evans, R-Cabot, is the only announced candidate for the House speaker-designate position, which the 100-member House will elect at the end of the 2026 fiscal session that begins in April.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reports also suggested that parts of the residence may have been demolished in recent years.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead, her husband, Matt, suggested opening up a small farmers’ market.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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