whispers 1 of 2

plural of whisper

whispers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whisper

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whispers
Noun
Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Absolutely’s groundedness can, in part, be credited to the journey of creating her second studio album, Paracosm, a dark-leaning, 13-track record that features self-examining lyrics and dynamic vocals, ranging from airy whispers to soaring belts. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 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
Verb
The Moon, tied to intuition, moves through your 12th House of Solitude and conjoins healing Chiron there, opening gentle space to notice what your heart whispers. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 From the United States losing in the round of 16 after the whole Folarin Balogun saga, to Argentina eventually going down to Spain in the final, the outcomes on the field in the end minimized whispers about potential FIFA meddling. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 All of which hugs closely to the skin for a cologne that whispers rather than shouts. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
  • The writers of these biblical tales weren’t plagiarizing Homer, MacDonald says.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some sixteen years later, pop Bildung abounds, thanks largely to online fan communities who can weave the most obscure ephemera into epic tales of redemption.
    Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • 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.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • This move reflects a broader industry trend of re-evaluating AI integration, emphasizing that while AI creates abundance, unique human contributions like personal stories and opinions are increasingly valuable.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But then in the editing room, the two stories didn’t fit together.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Contrary to the popular belief that data centers operate in remote rural areas, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering reveals that the digital economy is overwhelmingly urban.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

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