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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
During the first filing, Cardi claimed cheating wasn’t the culprit and they simply weren’t aligned anymore despite prevalent cheating rumors circulating online.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 May 2025
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 May 2025
Pacquiao recently lost his re-election bid for his Philippines senate seat and is rumored to be looking for a summer Las Vegas fight.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Investigators have not shared the identity of the suspects, only fueling rumors about how the bust disappeared and where it’s been all these years, per the French broadcaster RTL.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
During the first filing, Cardi claimed cheating wasn’t the culprit and they simply weren’t aligned anymore despite prevalent cheating rumors circulating online.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 May 2025
Verb
The couple is rumored to tie the knot in Venice on the billionaire's $500 million yacht named Koru — which features a statue of his bride-to-be — in June.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 May 2025
Pacquiao recently lost his re-election bid for his Philippines senate seat and is rumored to be looking for a summer Las Vegas fight.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The next Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion is almost here, with the new set coming later this week and introducing a host of new cards, including powerful new Ultra Beast cards that could change the meta in a big way.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Pop culture and celebrity gossip accounts Deuxmoi and Comments by Celebs will further amplify the top secret relationship by posting paparazzi photos of Cartwright entering a Life Time with a mystery man.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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Croatia is full of stunning places, but one island has become the summer destination people can’t stop whispering about: Hvar.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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So tulips and roses allegedly conveyed passion, peonies whispered shyness, and a white violet or a daisy denoted innocence.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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May 27: New Moon The next New Moon will fall at around 11:02 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 27, EarthSky reports.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Meanwhile, their supervisors, Kevin Bom and Gregory Merritt, were also accused by prosecutors of approving false reports that contradicted evidence of the abuse Gabriel was suffering.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In light of Biden’s cancer diagnosis, revealed on Sunday in a statement from his staff, the Democratic talk of his fitness has ebbed.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Bank of America data reveals that domestic travel is up 3% as Americans, facing economic uncertainty, opt to explore closer to home rather than expensive overseas trips.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
24 May 2025
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Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The disparate responses from voters in all three countries -- and the lack of any decisive victory for any one party or candidate in Portugal or Poland -- hint that the political polarization that has roiled the U.S. over the past decade is a global trend, not merely an American one.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
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The only good news for Miami fans was that coach Javier Mascherano hinted in his pregame interview that Messi could be signing a contract extension in the coming weeks.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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But once voters realize Red Flag laws allow the government to confiscate guns from people who haven't been charged with a crime—based on hearsay, behind closed doors—support crumbles.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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In a video circulated widely on social media, three officers stand guard while a fourth tries to handcuff Erin, then slings her to the ground face first.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The video was circulated online by social media accounts, many of whom appear to be European and American right-wing profiles that are typically critical of Macron, who used the incident to question his relationship with his wife or to attack his masculinity.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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