as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married
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as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
assistants whispered that the two singers were having a secret relationship
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Recent Examples of whisper
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
In Islamabad, the almost indecipherable whisper of leaks has turned to crickets.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Of course, this being DC and the WHCD, there are always whispers and smoke.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
In Islamabad, the almost indecipherable whisper of leaks has turned to crickets.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Peasants whisper about monsters in the forest, and in the interlude between the wars, Lajos gazes at a house that is burning down and has a premonition of the world-historical destruction to come.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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That’s easier to accomplish the further the plot moves away from a diplomatic incident involving several national institutions and toward an occasionally absurd — but absorbing and well-paced — tale of individuals in over their heads.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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San Diego County can once again be a model of fiscal responsibility — not a cautionary tale.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The wooden figurehead of a female on the prow is rumored to be modeled after Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sanchez.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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It’s also rumored to be one of the favorite luxury hangouts of certain members of the British Royal Family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The necropsies also revealed pneumonia and infections from a broad array of pathogens.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Strout indicates that their potential will be fulfilled in short, jump-ahead passages — one of the passages reveals that Artie inspires an awkward girl named Rhonda to help other people by becoming a minister.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Both Vincent Kompany and Luis Enrique have hinted, in their own ways, at more of the same.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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