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
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
To listen to these quiet galactic whispers, scientists need the right tools.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
At first the room was silent, but then a ripple of whispers spread.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Both Will Levis and Anthony Richardson are supposedly on the trading block, and there are whispers Derek Carr might be coming out of retirement and needs to find a new team because the Saints have seemingly moved on.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pressville is a quiet mountain town, but everything's connected through whispers.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The recent whispers were inspired by a resurfaced Comic-Con clip in which Claffey's 11-year-old costar, Dexter Sol Ansell, appears to confirm that the former Superman actor will appear in season 2 of AKOTSK.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
To listen to these quiet galactic whispers, scientists need the right tools.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
At first the room was silent, but then a ripple of whispers spread.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Both Will Levis and Anthony Richardson are supposedly on the trading block, and there are whispers Derek Carr might be coming out of retirement and needs to find a new team because the Saints have seemingly moved on.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pressville is a quiet mountain town, but everything's connected through whispers.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
What quiet message whispers through you?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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While the story takes place in contemporary times, some of the characters have extraordinary gifts and tell tall tales of a world beyond the realm of most people.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 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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Here are two more stories of the subterranean, one sinister and one salty.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some clients said they were told to make up stories of abuse that became the crux of their lawsuit.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This reveals how the ice giant’s unusual magnetic field shapes spectacular auroras high above the planet’s clouds.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This misplacement of priorities reveals a troubling pattern.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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