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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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cole hinted that leadership may need to add a few legislative days to the calendar after Rosh Hashana.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fans think that Dobrev hinted that White cheated on her in a TikTok posted five days before news broke of their split.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 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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But the statement also implied that Newsom is hesitant to provide a loan without baking in greater oversight over how funds are spent.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Figure 8 compares JPMorgan Chase’s historical NOPAT to the NOPAT implied in each of the above scenarios.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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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Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The foul-mouthed Back To The Future parody duo has been airing on Adult Swim but the entire season is now out on HBO Max.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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