as in rumoring
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 whispering
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, there’s whispering that a prospective investor group is connected to ownership of the Fort Myers Miracle minor league team in Florida.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 24 Aug. 2025
Melissa Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The instructor sits next to him, whispering.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
There’s corruption, cover-ups, a tabloid journalist (Danny DeVito) whispering in people’s ears, and a Veronica Lake lookalike named Lynn (Kim Basinger, who won an Oscar for her performance) who’s caught in the middle of everything.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, there’s whispering that a prospective investor group is connected to ownership of the Fort Myers Miracle minor league team in Florida.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
If your body is whispering, pay attention.
—Melissa Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The instructor sits next to him, whispering.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispering
Noun
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Yet the chairman Ron Noades and Coppell heard whispers of transfer interest.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For nearly a century, filmmakers have known that jewels speak a visual language of their own—each sparkle a whisper of glamour, danger, or desire—while the jeweler becomes co-director and the gem a co-star.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has opened up about the band’s extended break from touring, revealing that personal loss and emotional burnout contributed to the group’s seven-year absence from the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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So too did Biden’s policy of keeping Ukraine on life support while revealing fear of provoking Putin.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Announcing two more shows — and, judging by their tone, hinting that this could be the end of the group.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actor recently spoke with the Midland Reporter-Telegram about season 4, hinting that the new episodes find Manny at a crossroads in the wake of Vince's tragic death.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the Argentine peso initially rose following Bessent’s announcement, the currency set a fresh low earlier this week, suggesting more work could be needed to stabilize it.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In fact, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of horror stories circulating across Facebook, Reddit, and other platforms about individuals being questioned at check-in by airline agents or, worse, denied entry altogether.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bank upgraded BioAge to buy from neutral on Wednesday, doubling its 12-month price target on the stock to $10 from $5, implying 89% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Asked whether he had been approached about reconstruction efforts in Gaza, Alabbar said no, and that Emaar would not be interested, implying that Israel should be responsible for rebuilding the territory, to applause from the audience.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispering. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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