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also urban myth
as in hearsay
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Recent Examples of urban legend
The plot follows a group of law enforcement officers investigating a series of mysterious murders connected to the infamous Route 666, blending supernatural elements with urban legend for a suspenseful ride through the dark history of the road.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
According to urban legend, that's when strange voices (supposedly belonging to those who are buried there) will try to convince you to wander deeper and deeper within the tunnels until you get lost.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Theories as to what happened became the stuff of urban legend and online chatter.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Her feature debut, The Challat of Tunis (2014), used documentary techniques to probe a local urban legend.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
According to urban legend, that's when strange voices (supposedly belonging to those who are buried there) will try to convince you to wander deeper and deeper within the tunnels until you get lost.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Theories as to what happened became the stuff of urban legend and online chatter.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Her feature debut, The Challat of Tunis (2014), used documentary techniques to probe a local urban legend.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban legend
Noun
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Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker argued that allowing testimony about genocide and political motivations could invite hearsay and speculation.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Lawyer Sherborne has now made an application to call Burrows' evidence as hearsay, while ANL defense lawyer, Anthony White KC, asked the court to allow him to cross-examine the private investigator, the outlet stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the game tied at three in the final minutes, the noise level on the field sounded like multiple 747s were inches away from your ears.—
Mac Engel
January 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Many rumors spread because people weren’t in a position to make decisions.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hailey has shut down rumors and online drama surrounding her and Justin’s relationship many times over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors, the state’s most affordable homes can primarily be found in Northern California and the Central Valley.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fleeger filed a report at the scene, and the Freeman family left the event.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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This gossip could not be further from the truth.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The story was first reported by Hollywood-centric social media gossip account Deuxmoi.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Try to plan your visit during the Dark Sky Festival, held annually in the late winter or early spring, to meet up with fellow stargazing enthusiasts and hear astronomy talks by park rangers.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The very strong intimation is that I was nourished by this wasteland.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a video posted Friday on X, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubled down on his intimation that the Texas Lottery's days might be numbered, coming less than two weeks after the Texas House recommended reducing its budget to zero.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Urban legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban%20legend. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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