as in whispers
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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Everyone rejoices as the earl raises the Stewart flag, but then whispers in superstitious fear when the finial falls off the top of the flagpole.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
26 Sep. 2025 -
To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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That also hints to the possibility that the Palestinian Authority’s police – which has long been accused by Palestinians of working in concert with the Israelis to provide security in the West Bank – could take up this role.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Android Authority reports, hints of Nano Banana have appeared in the code for the Google app on Android.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the final moments, a flashback reveals that a baby (Elliot) is left on Del and Colton's (Jefferson Brown) doorstep just after the birth of their daughter.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trailer footage reveals tension that seriously ramp-up between Grace and Jackson in their rural home, including shots of Lawrence’s character wondering through an open field with a shotgun, laughing maniacally.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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