Synonyms of whispers

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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

But if Morris actually turns a hypothetical, unquestionably inconsistent talent into a lockdown corner by hiring the right chaos agent to stand behind him, that won’t be an accomplishment that should be discussed in whispers. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

The data analyst is shedding the spreadsheet and stepping into the role of AI storyteller, orchestrating models, challenging outputs and translating algorithmic whispers into human decisions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

We're used to seeing the Galaxy Z Fold in a tall-and-skinny chassis, but this time around, whispers are growing louder about a new passport-style shape that's more reminiscent of the first-generation Google Pixel Fold. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

The stage adaptation of the 1975 film was dogged by whispers of a clash between playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis and prroducer Mark Kaufman. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

The whispers had grown too loud to ignore, and a grand jury was convened. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Students enter the classroom about a minute later, and voices, whispers and laughter can be heard before the recording ends. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

With four months to go, the city was already preparing for the event, with promotional banners and whispers of tech showcases. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Verb

Shame whispers that being unfinished means being unqualified. — Laide Alexander, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 might amount to a bit of a timeline jump, and the Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo that completes on August 15 sends good news your way, or perhaps whispers a great idea into your ear. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Lisa-Kaindé is the bleeding heart who whispers divinity into her lyrics, and Naomi grounds them with the beating pulse of her percussion. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

In one segment, Daeron quietly whispers for a young cupbearer to exit the room before violence erupts from the lord. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026

Adam pushes Agathe down onto the bed and whispers a secret name in her ear. — Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026

In the film’s very last scene, In Vivo whispers something to Daniel and Margaret. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Even in their trophy-winning season, there were frequent resets and whispers from the training ground that big players wanted out. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026