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
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
Those whispers turned into roars in the bottom of the fifth inning when PCA sent a screamer down the first-base line and cruised into second for a double.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 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
Unsurprisingly, whispers and accusations of nepotism surround Max’s appointment, with Leon Rice having led the program as head coach since 2010, and the father-son connection is undeniably part of why Max returned to Boise State.
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Shaun Goodwin
june 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
The whispers about Elba being a potential Bond began all the way back in 2008, when Daniel Craig said that Barack Obama’s recent election could herald a Black Bond.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Grande has never been the type to ignore the whispers and presumptions that have accompanied her life in the public eye.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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.
—
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
Those whispers turned into roars in the bottom of the fifth inning when PCA sent a screamer down the first-base line and cruised into second for a double.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 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
Unsurprisingly, whispers and accusations of nepotism surround Max’s appointment, with Leon Rice having led the program as head coach since 2010, and the father-son connection is undeniably part of why Max returned to Boise State.
—
Shaun Goodwin
june 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
The whispers about Elba being a potential Bond began all the way back in 2008, when Daniel Craig said that Barack Obama’s recent election could herald a Black Bond.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Grande has never been the type to ignore the whispers and presumptions that have accompanied her life in the public eye.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
Verb
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.
—
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
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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.
Verb
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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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Along the way, the system will also share local stories tied to each place.
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight.
Verb
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Applying Porter’s Five Forces to cannabis reveals an industry built to struggle.
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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