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Definition of whispernext
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
Noun
SteelSeries Gaming Keyboard Deal Keep your keystrokes whisper-quiet and lightning-fast using the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The whispers about their similarities intensified on the announcement of the engagement of Crown Prince Hussein, son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, to Rajwa in August 2022. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
My skin would tingle whenever Iverson got close to that mic and whispered along its neck, as if his breath were actually going over my neck too. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 While Charles Zana’s interiors projects and designs whisper poetic refinement, he’s drawn to edgy works of postmodern art. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whisper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
  • Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The tale is energized by the thoughtful performances of Hanns Zischler, as Mann, and Sandra Hüller, as the author’s daughter Erika, who accompanies him while reviving conflicts from her own past.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Netflix layoffs included other high-profile firings, like head of film Dan Lin, though his exit had been rumored for some time.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • It's been rumored that the film was subjected to extensive reshoots after dismal test scores at screenings over the summer.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Her campaign denies any involvement in the apparent Sullivan scheme, but the New York Times story and prior reporting could be used to call into question her fitness to serve.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The open arms welcoming of Algeria by its base camp in Lawrence became one of the World Cup’s feel-good stories.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As case counts surged in the initial months of the outbreak, population and demographic data revealed who was shouldering the greatest burdens.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Medical examinations initially revealed no major injury, but his condition deteriorated.
    — Lance B. Fulford, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cooley, meanwhile, hinted that even smiling or chatting with teammates can take him out of that preferred mindset.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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