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
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
In the world of tequila, terroir is often an underexplored concept — a whisper behind the boldness of oak aging or the flash of celebrity endorsements.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Made up of a cozy microfiber fabric shell with polyester filling, the bedspread is ultra breathable for all-season use, skin friendly, and whisper quiet for a less disruptive night’s sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And now, after years of whispers, Fred Armisen himself has confirmed that a Wednesday spinoff based on his Uncle Fester is officially in the works.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
In the world of tequila, terroir is often an underexplored concept — a whisper behind the boldness of oak aging or the flash of celebrity endorsements.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cali whispered into the phone for an hour, until Vic reached over Andy’s head and squeezed her thigh.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Made up of a cozy microfiber fabric shell with polyester filling, the bedspread is ultra breathable for all-season use, skin friendly, and whisper quiet for a less disruptive night’s sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Arias weaves a lovely tale of unrequited love that isn’t as unrequited in this sapphic, slow-burn romance that also touches on weighty topics, including divorce and grief.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The tell-tale signs continued to add up.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All three companies have over the years been rumored to have made ouvertures to Armani, but no deal ever materialized.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2014 it was rumored that Hopeless would be turned into a movie, but that has yet to come to fruition almost 10 years later.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a recent ProPublica story revealed, the promises of the H-2A visa program can be undermined by extreme abuses the workers suffer, mostly by labor contractors.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The dream drive package includes private transfer to The Barn, Napa Valley Car Club's exclusive clubhouse, post-drive drinks and stories and return transfer.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Standard blood tests then revealed his liver function to be out of sorts.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially, none of your close friends buy your products or support the idea, but as soon as the business takes off, some of them start asking for discounts or even hinting about potential job opportunities with you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jared Allen, an elite pass rusher in his day, spoke out and seemed to hint that McCarthy is better than Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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