as in rumored
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 whispered
Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
More recently, staff members of Celine have whispered that their outgoing designer, the enigmatic Hedi Slimane (who’s also had stints at Dior Homme and YSL) — will be the man.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The judge whispered to the clerk, who left and returned with what appeared to be an additional court official who walked across the courtroom and closed the door, leaving the officers out of sight.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
But whispered talk of Teamsters’ pension fund money seeding the resort’s early days are long ago and all but forgotten.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Nothing but notepads, polaroids, and whispered reactions.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
Jalo whispered to God that he would rather be killed than become a prisoner of ISIS.
—Nadia Murad, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
More recently, staff members of Celine have whispered that their outgoing designer, the enigmatic Hedi Slimane (who’s also had stints at Dior Homme and YSL) — will be the man.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The judge whispered to the clerk, who left and returned with what appeared to be an additional court official who walked across the courtroom and closed the door, leaving the officers out of sight.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
But whispered talk of Teamsters’ pension fund money seeding the resort’s early days are long ago and all but forgotten.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Nothing but notepads, polaroids, and whispered reactions.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
Jalo whispered to God that he would rather be killed than become a prisoner of ISIS.
—Nadia Murad, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispered
Verb
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island rather than in its left corner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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These days, however, Powell has been rumored to be dating Olivia Jade Giannulli, while Sweeney is reportedly dating Scooter Braun.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tony didn’t find out about their daughter until after Ziva’s death, then father and daughter spent several years together before Ziva revealed the truth.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic revealed last Wednesday that Brazilian Luiz Fernando Iubel has joined Liverpool as the club’s new individual development lead coach.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer hinted that the film could be pushed back again, but promised that the official promotional rollout is currently in the works.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Starlit Prim hinted that her upcoming collection will channel the glamour of Monaco in the ’50s — perfect for her target customer of women who understand and love a timeless vintage occasion look and want to feel modern, but not overtly trendy.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reports also suggested that parts of the residence may have been demolished in recent years.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead, her husband, Matt, suggested opening up a small farmers’ market.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Figure 6 compares Klarna’s implied future NOPAT in these scenarios to its historical NOPAT.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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DeSantis implied that, with increasing property tax revenue coming into the county, the county was hoarding money in reserves rather than applying it to taxpayer initiatives.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.—
Bryce Miller Columnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Nov. 2021
Adjective
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At times, the actor feels more like a design element, akin to the marble coffins and gape-mouthed friezes of this gothic world.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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Even Mayhem—the motor-mouthed con artist who bounced through Season 2 with chaotic energy—begins to soften.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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