Synonyms of whispers

whispers 1 of 2

noun

plural of whisper

as in tales

a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature

there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tales
• stories
• talks
• gossip
• canards
• lies
• scuttlebutt
• slanders
• tattles
• hearsay
• defamations
• dirty laundry
• libels
• fairy tales
• dirt
• fables
• fibs
• talebearings
• prevarications
• falsehoods
• fabrications
• untruths
• mendacities
• falsities
• whoppers

whispers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whisper

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumors
• reveals
• hints
• suggests
• implies
• circulates
• reports
• tells
• discloses
• noises (about or abroad)
• spills
• divulges
• bruits (about)
• gossips
• dishes
• tattles
• exposes
• proclaims
• bares
• blabs
• intimates
• insinuates
• propagates
• promulgates
• broadcasts
• publicizes
• spreads
• bandies (about)
• lets on (about)
• blazes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whispers

Noun

This chilling, starkly beautiful ambient piece draws Nebraska’s marginal whispers to the forefront and smears them across the picture plane. —Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026

Jessica Alba's beau just quietly debunked whispers that the actress is secretly dating an NFL star. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026

There were plenty of rumors, plenty of murmurs, plenty of whispers surrounding the Florida Panthers entering the NHL trade deadline. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

There have been whispers of paramilitary training camps in the mountains, but the sinister presence mostly lingered just below the surface. —Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

The city’s confirmation comes as whispers about federal investigators have echoed through City Hall for the past year. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

Once again, there were no cellphones, and the halls were filled with whispers, out of consideration for those teens who were performing in the classrooms. —Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026

So long, the tapping water had begun to sound like whispers beyond the windowpane. —Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026

Have there been any whispers about Bugs’ involvement? —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026

Verb

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

Kristin Scott Thomas, star of Slow Horses, whispers that the production of The Cherry Orchard she and I chatted about last year, will now head into the West End in October. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026

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