as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
according to scuttlebutt in the financial markets, the company will be downsizing soon
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Recent Examples of scuttlebutt
But simmering backlash to The Brutalist’s knottier second act—and, to a lesser extent, some scuttlebutt regarding the use of AI—could do it in; that the feature peaks about halfway through has become something of a prevailing opinion.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
There hasn’t been a lot of public scuttlebutt around infield trade targets, but a deal can come to fruition without rumors getting out beforehand.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
According to Fleming, the scuttlebutt on tour is that Frazier & Johnson are splitting up for 2025, and the break-up starts now.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Reading about it in detail now can feel a little like an immersion in stale scuttlebutt from back issues of Roll Call.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
There hasn’t been a lot of public scuttlebutt around infield trade targets, but a deal can come to fruition without rumors getting out beforehand.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
According to Fleming, the scuttlebutt on tour is that Frazier & Johnson are splitting up for 2025, and the break-up starts now.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Reading about it in detail now can feel a little like an immersion in stale scuttlebutt from back issues of Roll Call.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuttlebutt
rumor
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Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals has been at the epicenter of rumors for several months, but a full no-trade protection and contract complexities will keep the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner far away from the Bronx.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Scuttlebutt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuttlebutt. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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