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
  • In one segment, Daeron quietly whispers for a young cupbearer to exit the room before violence erupts from the lord.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
    Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • They are accused of encouraging dissent against the regime and were convicted of broad charges of corruption, CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Dominant streaming platform Netflix reports earnings after the bell on Thursday, and analysts are sounding hard-pressed to find a meaningful driver for the stock.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The bankruptcy case reveals significant claims from Concord Mills of $606,200, as well as other mall landlords including Roosevelt Field in New York, Woodfield Mall in Illinois, and the Mall of Georgia.
    Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Picking just 17 performances (across a dozen films and five TV appearances) from his half-century career was remarkably difficult, but the list below reveals the breadth of his underrated ability.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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