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
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off over 800 workers this year and there are rumors of more cuts to come.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The 1995 crime drama stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and late actor Val Kilmer; a sequel is in the works, with Adam Driver and Austin Butler rumored to be playing the younger versions of De Niro and Pacino’s respective characters.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Near the deadline, rumors of a Durant return to Golden State also surfaced.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off over 800 workers this year and there are rumors of more cuts to come.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The threat of various federal funding cuts, whether announced or only rumored, has sent shockwaves through numerous sectors in Lake County beyond the health department.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The 1995 crime drama stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and late actor Val Kilmer; a sequel is in the works, with Adam Driver and Austin Butler rumored to be playing the younger versions of De Niro and Pacino’s respective characters.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
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My name was in the news, the gossip sites, even on the billboards around town.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The gossip began summer of 2024, when the two were spotted out having lunch together.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rather than shouting ‘luxury’, The Lana whispers it.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Immigration officer engages my children in chit chat then whispers to them ‘Are these your Mum and Dad?’ .—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump’s administration again is replacing the acting IRS commissioner, according to media reports, as turmoil at the Internal Revenue Service continues.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Roughly $250 million in AmeriCorps contracts also have been canceled, according to a Fox News report citing an unnamed official in the administration.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But evidence gathered from witnesses, surveillance video footage and text messages revealed the men operated a dog breeding business, according to court records.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The new plan, according to his talks with prison officials, is to house people awaiting deportation.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stays with both brands will soon earn Marriott Bonvoy points, and the company has hinted that more outdoorsy properties are on the horizon.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their arrival has broadly elevated the quality of Chinese-language news content on YouTube, which has long been awash with political hearsay and armchair analysis, media experts say.—
Wenxin Fan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
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Finally, Mathias said the court was right to exclude Perry’s cousin’s prior statements to police as hearsay.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, less than 48 hours after the end of the regular tax filing season, word circulated that the program would be axed.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, reports are circulating that schools are offering less than half of his original pay.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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