rumors

verb

present tense third-person singular of rumor
as in whispers
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 rumors 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 In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling. — Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 The Chicago rumors A few weeks ago, multiple reports started to spread on social media that the PWHL would land in Chicago, and play at the new Blackhawks Ice Center in the same 2,0000-seat rink as the USHL’s Chicago Steel. — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumors
  1. whispers
  2. hints
  3. reports
  4. reveals
Verb
  • Rooms The 149 guestrooms and 37 suites come alive in interiors inspired by ocean waves and the dusky skies of the Hollywood Hills, so the palette is moody, the finishes are polished, but nothing whispers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Not considering some of the Looney Tunes whispers that have trickled out from behind Payton’s orange and blue curtain.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of whispers
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  • Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Verb
  • Analysts blame the falloff on Converse’s inability to innovate and its overreliance on the Chuck Taylor model, Fortune’s Phil Wahba reports.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Scheibenbogen reports that the kids who cut out social media entirely showed modest increases in mental well-being that started wearing off five weeks later.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of reports
Verb
  • Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reveals

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“Rumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumors. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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