as in tales
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 rumors
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 whispers
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But regardless of gossip and whispers and intrigue, the bulk of the action typically occurs in the final days before the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And then, there were whispers about health care staff who were a little too vocal, finding their tires slashed when their workday ended.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
When whispers of these new allegations began to receive national coverage, many outlets were cynical and tried to debunk them.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether those whispers materialize or not, Gotham suddenly feels open for business… even if ticket sales aren’t.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Glinda whispers something to Elphaba in the final moments of the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Throughout history, many cultures have viewed the winter solstice as a time when the veil between worlds grows thin—a liminal window where intuition sharpens and whispers from the universe arrive more easily.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
The role Landfair’s family members, including Sparkle, played in fostering her relationship with Kelly, even as whispers of their relationship became screams, is difficult to reckon with.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But regardless of gossip and whispers and intrigue, the bulk of the action typically occurs in the final days before the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And then, there were whispers about health care staff who were a little too vocal, finding their tires slashed when their workday ended.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
When whispers of these new allegations began to receive national coverage, many outlets were cynical and tried to debunk them.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether those whispers materialize or not, Gotham suddenly feels open for business… even if ticket sales aren’t.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Glinda whispers something to Elphaba in the final moments of the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Throughout history, many cultures have viewed the winter solstice as a time when the veil between worlds grows thin—a liminal window where intuition sharpens and whispers from the universe arrive more easily.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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These are human stories first and foremost, tales of tragedy, struggle over adversity, and bittersweet romance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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His whimsical and precisely-staged tales play on the artifice of cinema as much as on the heightened emotions of their characters.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Michael Venos, a 46-year-old database administrator from Roxbury, New Jersey, has been collecting stories of Groundhog Day events and their weather predictions for about a decade.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An internal review reveals some funds were given to high-level administrators in bonuses.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each seat has a lift-top design that reveals storage space for blankets, pillows, games, and other essentials.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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