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
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
But whispers of two young French watchmaking wunderkinder spread quickly.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
There were also whispers at the time — never proven — that Sumner Redstone, the billionaire owner of CBS parent Viacom, leaned on CBS to pull The Reagans.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Theories, speculation and whispers were hard to ignore, but even harder to prove.
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Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The whispers about the 41-year-old turned louder.
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Russell Lewis,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The yin and yang found in 21 Savage’s menacing whispers over the bass and drums, derivative of Tay Keith’s style, and his stark threats over Metro Boomin’s familiar keys create atmospheric success.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
There are even whispers of his ghost still haunting the area.
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Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
As the University of North Dakota marched along on its run to the NCAA Frozen Four this season, the whispers about Keaton Verhoeff grew louder.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Adam pushes Agathe down onto the bed and whispers a secret name in her ear.
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Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
In the film’s very last scene, In Vivo whispers something to Daniel and Margaret.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
At the top of her new, aptly titled short film Confessions II, Madonna whispers what at first might land as an obvious summary of her four-decade career.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Even in their trophy-winning season, there were frequent resets and whispers from the training ground that big players wanted out.
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George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Quiet luxury layers Wealth whispers, and so do these long, super-subtle, off-duty model layers.
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Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 May 2026
This isn’t a grabby, attention seeker of a film, but a quiet, watchful sort of movie that whispers its secrets sotto voce.
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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.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers.
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
But whispers of two young French watchmaking wunderkinder spread quickly.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
There were also whispers at the time — never proven — that Sumner Redstone, the billionaire owner of CBS parent Viacom, leaned on CBS to pull The Reagans.
—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Theories, speculation and whispers were hard to ignore, but even harder to prove.
—
Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The whispers about the 41-year-old turned louder.
—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The yin and yang found in 21 Savage’s menacing whispers over the bass and drums, derivative of Tay Keith’s style, and his stark threats over Metro Boomin’s familiar keys create atmospheric success.
—
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
There are even whispers of his ghost still haunting the area.
—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
As the University of North Dakota marched along on its run to the NCAA Frozen Four this season, the whispers about Keaton Verhoeff grew louder.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
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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
At the top of her new, aptly titled short film Confessions II, Madonna whispers what at first might land as an obvious summary of her four-decade career.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 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
Quiet luxury layers Wealth whispers, and so do these long, super-subtle, off-duty model layers.
—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Daily tales of war and violence around the world made one want to clench one’s fists, grit one’s teeth, and to shout out in a paean of outraged hysteria.
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Hopefully, these three will be among the final cautionary tales of poor draft decisions.
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The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate.
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Throughout March, rumors that co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in a relationship began swirling in the Bravosphere, though both denied such claims.
Noun
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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The board was also expected to vote Friday on a new social studies curriculum that links Bible stories with American history.
Verb
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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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