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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Recent Examples of rumors
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.
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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
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
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His career collapsed in 2017, when decades of Hollywood whispers about his behavior toward women became public accusations in news and social media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last fall, the two men are seeking $400 million in damages, and The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are expected to go up in front of a jury in a lower court next year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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