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adjective

as in muttered

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verb

past tense of whisper
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
Adjective
For many leaders, the phrase conjures up whispered alliances, opportunistic loyalty, self-interested maneuvering and the slow poisoning of organizational culture. — Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
From the second Eldridge was drafted, a little devil appeared on your shoulder and whispered unreasonable expectations into your ear. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026 For several years, the ELF had been whispered about in activist circles. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 My father put his arm around my shoulder and whispered in my ear. — Elin Hilderbrand, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The event was not only the talk of the town, but the world, with fans dissecting every guest arrival, photo of gifts and whispered details. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Lucky showed up fully formed, whispered her story in my ear and smiled. — Marissa Stapley, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The lyrics are both whispered and nearly shouted. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispered
  1. muttered
  2. rumored
  3. shouted
  4. revealed
  5. murmured
  6. hinted
  7. breathed
  8. suggested
Adjective
  • Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of muttered
Verb
  • Gomez is rumored to be featured on the album, and has previously released her own Spanish-language music in celebration of her Mexican heritage, including her Revelacíon EP in 2021.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The move also brings Hauser & Wirth closer Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire philanthropist and founder of Emerson Collective who lives in Palo Alto and has long been rumored to be one the gallery’s marquee clients.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of rumored
Adjective
  • This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.
    — Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of shouted
Verb
  • Medical records revealed that Arriaga had been given two other sedation medications and nitrous oxide gas in addition to the Demerol.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • An investigation revealed the men forced their way into the home, changed the locks and began operating a counterfeit currency manufacturing operation, police said.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of revealed
Adjective
  • No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Definition of murmured
Verb
  • LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of hinted
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of breathed
Verb
  • Text messages suggested d4vd had manipulated Celeste, even after their breakup in November 2024, the prosecution wrote.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Clark suggested Cannon re-edit and overdub the recording with the stronger bass drums that would become Cannon’s trademark sound and nickname inspiration.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Definition of suggested

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