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 gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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.
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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
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This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
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Adam pushes Agathe down onto the bed and whispers a secret name in her ear.
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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.
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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.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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The litigation opened a wider window into the business and regulation of infant formula, including adverse event reports.
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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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