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
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Early whispers of possibly being in the mix as a potential sixth man of the year candidate are tossed around.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet whispers of a big shake-up have proved to be little more than … whispers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The finish is long, elegant, and fruit-kissed leaving behind whispers of plum, cherry, and warm spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Apocalypse, a creative, inter-season cross-over featuring characters and continued storylines from Murder House and Coven, with whispers of Hotel.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Expect the whispers to hang around as the investigation continues.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 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 favorite finds from the launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
His arrival stirs faint whispers under the Song statues and quietly nudges Hongmei’s buried past toward the surface.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
While an insider confirmed to Fox News Digital that there have been whispers of another woman, TMZ was first to report that the country star may already be involved with someone else.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Early whispers of possibly being in the mix as a potential sixth man of the year candidate are tossed around.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet whispers of a big shake-up have proved to be little more than … whispers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The finish is long, elegant, and fruit-kissed leaving behind whispers of plum, cherry, and warm spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Apocalypse, a creative, inter-season cross-over featuring characters and continued storylines from Murder House and Coven, with whispers of Hotel.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Expect the whispers to hang around as the investigation continues.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 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 favorite finds from the launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
His arrival stirs faint whispers under the Song statues and quietly nudges Hongmei’s buried past toward the surface.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Ever since American Horror Story debuted on FX in 2011, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s anthology series has captivated audiences with its chilling tales, twisted characters, and unique format.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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What is perhaps surprising is that some parents and soon-to-be parents cling so tightly to old wives tales in the face of so much technological advancement.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC's Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the final moments, a flashback reveals that a baby (Elliot) is left on Del and Colton's (Jefferson Brown) doorstep just after the birth of their daughter.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trailer footage reveals tension that seriously ramp-up between Grace and Jackson in their rural home, including shots of Lawrence’s character wondering through an open field with a shotgun, laughing maniacally.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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