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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
The amount of hearing patients gained varied, but 80% achieved at least some significant hearing restoration and 42% ended up with normal hearing, which included the ability to hear whispers, Regeneron says.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
The piece contends that while rumors circulated among political gossips and online, these remained unsubstantiated whispers that did not meet journalism’s evidentiary threshold for publication.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The World Bank’s climate strategy, which sets a climate lending target of 45%, expires in June, but discussions on a new plan are being relegated to whispers in corridors, The Guardian reports.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Behind every trauma and calamity, whether personal or global, whispers of Jewish machination can be heard by those already listening for them.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
In this extraordinary moment, we're reminded that wisdom often comes in the smallest whispers, and true courage lies in following where we're led with childlike trust.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Waddle is a diminutive deity in Texas, where whispers of his spirit twist across baseball diamonds and basketball courts and football fields from Bellaire to the Woodlands to Dallas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
In early April, whispers within the birder community led Weidner to a different eagle nesting at a park on the Southeast Side.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael, who has been staring at the door, looks up and whispers in Lumet’s ear.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
His career collapsed in 2017, when decades of Hollywood whispers about his behavior toward women became public accusations in news and social media.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Frenza whispers to herself, gazing at her reflection in the mirror with the bottle in her hand, raising a toast to her own intelligence and ironic wit, which are, in her opinion, her most powerful protections against the world.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Of course, this being DC and the WHCD, there are always whispers and smoke.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
The amount of hearing patients gained varied, but 80% achieved at least some significant hearing restoration and 42% ended up with normal hearing, which included the ability to hear whispers, Regeneron says.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
The piece contends that while rumors circulated among political gossips and online, these remained unsubstantiated whispers that did not meet journalism’s evidentiary threshold for publication.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The World Bank’s climate strategy, which sets a climate lending target of 45%, expires in June, but discussions on a new plan are being relegated to whispers in corridors, The Guardian reports.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Behind every trauma and calamity, whether personal or global, whispers of Jewish machination can be heard by those already listening for them.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
In this extraordinary moment, we're reminded that wisdom often comes in the smallest whispers, and true courage lies in following where we're led with childlike trust.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Waddle is a diminutive deity in Texas, where whispers of his spirit twist across baseball diamonds and basketball courts and football fields from Bellaire to the Woodlands to Dallas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
This isn’t a grabby, attention seeker of a film, but a quiet, watchful sort of movie that whispers its secrets sotto voce.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
In early April, whispers within the birder community led Weidner to a different eagle nesting at a park on the Southeast Side.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael, who has been staring at the door, looks up and whispers in Lumet’s ear.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
His career collapsed in 2017, when decades of Hollywood whispers about his behavior toward women became public accusations in news and social media.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Frenza whispers to herself, gazing at her reflection in the mirror with the bottle in her hand, raising a toast to her own intelligence and ironic wit, which are, in her opinion, her most powerful protections against the world.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Because either McCluskie is one heck of a con man who rolled both Becerra and Williamson, making both believe what was happening was kosher with entirely different tales, or someone isn’t being entirely honest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout March, rumors that West had begun dating his co-star Amanda Batula flooded gossip sites, though the two continuously denied said claims.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Each day, they are filled with one-dimensional stories of beatings, stabbing and shootings — all sad accounts of a city in decline.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Strout indicates that their potential will be fulfilled in short, jump-ahead passages — one of the passages reveals that Artie inspires an awkward girl named Rhonda to help other people by becoming a minister.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For examples, the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe how fluids of all kinds move, have been successfully applied to both of these hazards, while the heat equation reveals how and when these volcanic fluids cool down.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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