as in gossip
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
rumor has it that she's planning to shut down the company
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as in to whisper
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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Recent Examples of rumor
Makena Kelly, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
While rumors of aliens circulated, some people speculated that the crash was just a plain old weather balloon that might not have been recognized by the local community.
—Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The Chicago Bears were rumored to have requested an interview with McCarthy but were denied.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While rumors have spread that ByteDance could be pursuing a sale with Elon Musk, TikTok and its owner have not confirmed any of these reports.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
While rumors of aliens circulated, some people speculated that the crash was just a plain old weather balloon that might not have been recognized by the local community.
—Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
And don’t forget Diana, Princess of Wales, who after her divorce from the future King Charles III was rumored (again, mostly in the Post) to be headed to New York.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The Chicago Bears were rumored to have requested an interview with McCarthy but were denied.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
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Along with a raft of paper-thin caricatures, a roster that includes gossip show host Clara (Juliette Lewis) and online influencer Emily (Stephanie Suganami), Ariel is thrown into what is clearly a bad situation from the jump.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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The puppet performance serves as a grim explanation for Moretti’s motives, as well as a valid confrontation of the media’s abuse of power and privacy in pursuit of celebrity gossip.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Trump and Vance families whispered and shook their heads.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Dive into Miami’s vibrant diversity and see the destination in a new light where creativity knows no bounds and history whispers from every corner.—
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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To dive into the numbers further, the county lost 74% of its low-cost housing stock between 2011 and 2023, the housing report adds.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the same report also found some potential positive associations between moderate drinking and health.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The answers can help reveal whether something else is being overlooked.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Grinding eastern offensive With Trump stressing the need to quickly broker a peace deal, both Moscow and Kyiv are seeking battlefield successes to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of any prospective talks.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, the same day The Athletic reported that the Houston Astros had reopened talks with their free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the team was also reported to be attempting to shed reliever and former lights-out closer Ryan Pressly.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump hinted that he was set to take action on his first day in office to pardon individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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Discussion of real tension quickly turned to hearsay molded by racist tropes.—
Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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What Experts Say About Mucinex and Fertility It's all based on hearsay and there are no recent studies showing Mucinex can boost fertility, experts say.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
28 Sep. 2024
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With that math in mind, Republicans in Congress circulated a 50-page list of ideas to cover the costs of extending the tax cuts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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New York City Public Schools on Friday circulated resources for what to do if ICE officers show up at schools.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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