rumors

present tense third-person singular of rumor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rumors The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Throughout March, rumors that co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in a relationship began swirling in the Bravosphere, though both denied such claims. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling. Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 The Chicago rumors A few weeks ago, multiple reports started to spread on social media that the PWHL would land in Chicago, and play at the new Blackhawks Ice Center in the same 2,0000-seat rink as the USHL’s Chicago Steel. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumors
Verb
  • The Moon, tied to intuition, moves through your 12th House of Solitude and conjoins healing Chiron there, opening gentle space to notice what your heart whispers.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • From the United States losing in the round of 16 after the whole Folarin Balogun saga, to Argentina eventually going down to Spain in the final, the outcomes on the field in the end minimized whispers about potential FIFA meddling.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.
    Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • However, Japanese media reports that the Japan Football Association (JFA) is investigating allegations that four Japanese referees were involved.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The new changes for the dating app, which launched in 2014, come amid slow growth in the online dating sector and reports that the company is exploring a sale.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Then Sam reveals that Izzy, Oscar, and Zach were all playing a metagame as well, getting points for everyone who voted for them as imposters.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The book also reveals how the actress first heard about the role from her real-life partner, Holland.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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