as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married
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as in to rumor
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 whisper
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Theo takes off to have a nice brood alone and leaves Nan and Blanche to keep the rumors of his absence at a whisper.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After the jury note announcing the partial verdict, Combs sat anxiously in his chair with his legs crossed, tapping his fingers and whispering to his attorneys.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Unlike an off-market sale, where an owner is approached to sell their yacht privately, a whisper listing is signed up to a central agent but kept completely hush hush.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Theo takes off to have a nice brood alone and leaves Nan and Blanche to keep the rumors of his absence at a whisper.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Verb
Data site Census Reporter whispers a hopeful, yet slightly dismaying, truth: over half of Austinites are unattached.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After the jury note announcing the partial verdict, Combs sat anxiously in his chair with his legs crossed, tapping his fingers and whispering to his attorneys.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Both Van Poppel and Taylor, who injured his shoulder in a bar fight in 1993 and never reached the major leagues, are cautionary tales on the dangers of taking a high school pitcher in the first round.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Sula by Toni Morrison Toni Morrison’s suite of stunning historical novels includes Beloved, A Mercy, and this 1973 tale of a friendship between Sula Peace and Nel Wright.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Before inking a deal with the Baltimore Ravens, Bateman was rumored to be a target for the Dallas Cowboys.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Prepare for impact, because these are rumored to be the strongest in town, so strong the bar politely caps you at two.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Douglas also shared some stories from Cuckoo’s Nest, including ones about Nicholson.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
Verb
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Julian McMahon's cause of death was revealed a few days after his death was announced.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The Trump administration has since hinted that some trading partners might get more time for talks.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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However, recent studies have hinted some Type Ia supernovae may be better explained by a double explosion that is triggered before the star reaches this critical mass.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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