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
Verb
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If doubt whispers, review the data and confirm your priorities as necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
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Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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That emotional openness, Matheson hints, continues to shape Fak’s place in the restaurant’s evolving ecosystem.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Raevyn hints that her twin brother Finch is involved in the killings.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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In July 2025, Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation, reports ESPN.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Russia's Ministry of Transport said on the messaging platform Telegram Wednesday that no state has the right to use force against vessels that are registered under other states, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This question reveals their decision-making process, timeline, and potential objections.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But even the briefest glance at the accompanying illustration reveals that the piece involved little, if any, human oversight.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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