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

For the past six months, whispers of a federal investigation echoed inside and around City Hall, the 29-story skyscraper in downtown Kansas City. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 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

One storyline that will be at the forefront of the upcoming season centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026

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

To listen to these quiet galactic whispers, scientists need the right tools. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026

Both Will Levis and Anthony Richardson are supposedly on the trading block, and there are whispers Derek Carr might be coming out of retirement and needs to find a new team because the Saints have seemingly moved on. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

Pressville is a quiet mountain town, but everything's connected through whispers. —Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 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