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
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, 20 Oct. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumors
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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The arrival experience hints that this isn’t a standard townhouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bittersweet Baking Chocolate As the name hints, this chocolate has some sugar added to it.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wynn reports that many Connoisseur classes sell out quickly, with waitlists and guests booking trips specifically around new offerings.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Datskovska regularly reports on trending news and must-watch awards shows.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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An internal review reveals some funds were given to high-level administrators in bonuses.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each seat has a lift-top design that reveals storage space for blankets, pillows, games, and other essentials.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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