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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
And then there’s L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci — a perfume that doesn’t shout, but whispers.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The yawning gap between data-center expenditures and the rest of the economy has caused whispers of bubble to rise to a chorus.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
With the Cielo’s top down and that uncommon V-6 engine perched behind one’s noggin, the whispers and sighs of its dual turbochargers only add to the charm.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Black community, conversations around health have often happened in whispers — and breast cancer is no exception.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
When whispers spread that their smugglers may, in fact, be traffickers, Arron’s optimism starts to unravel.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Yet the chairman Ron Noades and Coppell heard whispers of transfer interest.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
These days, my mind still whispers, When the war ends—as though the war is continuing inside me, even after the noise of the air strikes outside has stopped.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Aragón Aragón is a region that whispers rather than shouts.
—Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Visitors hear phantom footsteps echoing on staircases, doors slamming shut with violent force, and ghostly whispers drifting through the halls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Everyone rejoices as the earl raises the Stewart flag, but then whispers in superstitious fear when the finial falls off the top of the flagpole.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
This could trigger everything from whispers and misunderstandings to grudges that resurface in the group chat.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
And then there’s L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci — a perfume that doesn’t shout, but whispers.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The yawning gap between data-center expenditures and the rest of the economy has caused whispers of bubble to rise to a chorus.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
With the Cielo’s top down and that uncommon V-6 engine perched behind one’s noggin, the whispers and sighs of its dual turbochargers only add to the charm.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Black community, conversations around health have often happened in whispers — and breast cancer is no exception.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
When whispers spread that their smugglers may, in fact, be traffickers, Arron’s optimism starts to unravel.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Yet the chairman Ron Noades and Coppell heard whispers of transfer interest.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Then came whispers that Netflix had put the show on its internal server, and employees couldn’t get enough of Bell and Brody’s crackling chemistry.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
These days, my mind still whispers, When the war ends—as though the war is continuing inside me, even after the noise of the air strikes outside has stopped.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Aragón Aragón is a region that whispers rather than shouts.
—Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Visitors hear phantom footsteps echoing on staircases, doors slamming shut with violent force, and ghostly whispers drifting through the halls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Everyone rejoices as the earl raises the Stewart flag, but then whispers in superstitious fear when the finial falls off the top of the flagpole.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Immigration tales tend to adopt a hybrid form—part elegy for life in the home country, part hymn to the promise of the new.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The rest will fade into irrelevance — remembered not for their art or innovation, but as cautionary tales of what happens when inclusion becomes optional.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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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The event will feature stories from veterans and their families, patriotic music and updates from groups serving local veterans, such as the nonprofit Honor Flight and Patriot Guard.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the third act reveals that Teddy was right all along, and Michelle is an alien.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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