whispering 1 of 2

present participle of whisper

whispering

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whispering
Verb
Combs' family was seated in the front row, and his daughters could be seen whispering to each other. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025 On one hand, there was a bevy of huge, crazy Tribal Councils with last-second whispering and maneuvering leading to jaw-dropping exits. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
If ragebait is setting the internet on fire, ghost marketing is whispering into the void. Katya Varbanova, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025 That’s the menacing question the political classes have been whispering all summer. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whispering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispering
Noun
  • The result was a ghostly, otherworldly sound that could shift from whispers to booming calls depending on the breath.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The results cast doubt on whether the plumes truly carry whispers of alien life, or merely echoes of lifeless chemistry on the frozen shell.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anxiety scores also improved more in the active group, hinting that HD-tDCS could help both depression and anxiety.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Later that year, Berger claimed that the remains were intentionally placed in the cave, hinting the species may have engaged in deliberate burial practices.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.
    Amanda Castro Shane Croucher Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s also a tropical storm circulating, as if the gangsters flew in from the tropics.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Among the various alternatives circulating online, Bitchat stood out as a promising offline solution.
    Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Analyst Bonnie Herzog also set a 12-month price target of $72 per share, implying upside of 28%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispering. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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