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
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Lopez and Rodriguez dated from 2017 to 2021, but split up amid cheating rumors on Rodriguez’s part.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
That’s being rumored in the market, at least.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Despite rumors swirling since last week that the actor would not return for a third season, sources confirmed discussions are underway to find a way for Hardy (who plays gangster Harry Da Souza in the Paramount+ show) to come back.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Lopez and Rodriguez dated from 2017 to 2021, but split up amid cheating rumors on Rodriguez’s part.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Verb
It’s been rumored that there is a video of Amanda and West hooking up.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
That’s being rumored in the market, at least.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
Noun
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Let the whole village gossip and shun me!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In that kind of environment, gossip and rumors spread quickly.—
Inga Bielińska,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Still, since the man had fled, these officials emphasized the necessity of executing her, even as the whole episode whispered even to them of the dangerous vulnerabilities of their colonial situation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 28, the National Park Service (NPS) confirmed in a release that park rangers had received a report around midnight local time regarding the four people who had fallen.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The crew were revealed at a press conference at Jiuquan on Saturday (May 23).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Kara May of Kent, England, revealed that the incident occurred while her family was on a camping vacation in June 2024, per Kennedy News and Media.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Peace talks face a key hurdle in Tehran’s insistence on keeping enriched uranium stockpile within the country and levying tolls for passage via the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Further talks are expected over a longer term deal.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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But in the interview Garber appeared to hint that this contract may be his last at the league.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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The Judgment Day still has some juice left, but over the past few months especially, WWE has hinted that the ensemble of characters cannot coexist with Perez, Morgan and Rodriguez all still in it.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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District Attorney James Stainton objected that the answer would call for hearsay.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than operating on hearsay or memory, both of which are highly fallible, a flowchart outlines precisely what each section of a team is doing and allows everyone to work together in greater synchrony.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Buzz about Halverson’s potential football career was circulating back in Fridley, too.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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