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
Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Her haunting soprano ranged from desolate whispers to expansive belts.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
After more than a decade away from the stage, social whispers of a 2026 global tour have her base excited.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For those who can already hear the whispers of falling leaves and detect the faint aroma of pumpkin spice, keep scrolling to shop our 12 favorite finds from the new launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
There were harsh whispers behind me, the shrieking of the embarrassed girl.
—Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
As the fall campaign kicks off, the heat will be on, and the whispers will morph into a chorus.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Elementary school brought stares and whispers.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Some mornings, my pillow whispers sweet nothings to me while my running shoes judge me.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Inland, Mapuzi’s caves and cliffs beckon hikers—while Hluleka Nature Reserve whispers with forest trails and sightings of bottlenose dolphins dancing through the waves.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Julia whispers to Ellen that she has been sent by Brian Fraser to deliver a message.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big Tech behind your back.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet later, Jocasta whispers to Ellen that Dougal — who is making promises to Stuart supporters in his campaign to run the clan — has promised his sister’s hand to a Jacobite leader in exchange for that faction’s vote.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Her haunting soprano ranged from desolate whispers to expansive belts.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
After more than a decade away from the stage, social whispers of a 2026 global tour have her base excited.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For those who can already hear the whispers of falling leaves and detect the faint aroma of pumpkin spice, keep scrolling to shop our 12 favorite finds from the new launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
There were harsh whispers behind me, the shrieking of the embarrassed girl.
—Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
As the fall campaign kicks off, the heat will be on, and the whispers will morph into a chorus.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Elementary school brought stares and whispers.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The 1815 whispers its elevated status instead of making your wrist scream for attention, and is all the better for it.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Some mornings, my pillow whispers sweet nothings to me while my running shoes judge me.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Inland, Mapuzi’s caves and cliffs beckon hikers—while Hluleka Nature Reserve whispers with forest trails and sightings of bottlenose dolphins dancing through the waves.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Julia whispers to Ellen that she has been sent by Brian Fraser to deliver a message.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big Tech behind your back.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet later, Jocasta whispers to Ellen that Dougal — who is making promises to Stuart supporters in his campaign to run the clan — has promised his sister’s hand to a Jacobite leader in exchange for that faction’s vote.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Their empires cracked, their shadows receded, and their names faded into cautionary tales.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The mysterious spirit animal messengers that Ji-noo sends, a tiger and a magpie who represent the nobles and commoners of many Korean folk tales, needed to be otherworldly without being fully demonic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here, Simmons reveals his tips for better communication and offers an essential nugget of advice for young entrepreneurs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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