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verb

past tense of rumor

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Recent Examples of rumored
Verb
George Washington was rumored to have his own recipe, and the concoction was the catalyst of a riot at West Point in the wee hours of Christmas morning 1826. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 The incumbent Baltimore Orioles were seemingly out of the race when it was rumored Burnes would land a deal north of $200 million. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have long been rumored to have an interest in acquiring a third star, next to aging All-NBA frontcourt standouts LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 One aspect of Artemis rumored to be immediately under threat is the Space Launch System (SLS), the giant rocket designed to launch Orion to the moon. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024 Bishop and Annette were rumored to be struggling financially. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 For starters, Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush was heavily rumored to launch on the Switch earlier this year but ended up only arriving on PlayStation. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Of those members of the 400-homer club, 16 played for the Yankees and a few others were rumored to be Yankees but ultimately were never acquired for various reasons. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 This made sense when they were rumored to be interested in starting pitchers like Luis Castillo and Garrett Crochet. Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
Verb
  • But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years?
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Verb
  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Andy Reid hinted there could similarly be some rotation in Denver.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The director has also hinted that the battle between Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, and Front Man will continue to be a worthy opponent in the third season.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Especially at a time of widespread upheaval in the Middle East, U.S. engagement is needed to guide the region to a stable peace.
    Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise software, the challenge of feature bloat has become increasingly prevalent.
    Ayesha Mahmood, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • With the to-tip or not-to-tip conundrum becoming more prevalent, now is the perfect time to equip yourself with the ultimate guide to tipping etiquette.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Thus, suggested remedies by the AI might be based on myths and completely unverified sources.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Warner will lose the bulk of its NBA rights following the end of the current cycle, and in the fall, NBC will join ESPN and Amazon as the main U.S. rightsholders for the league.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s a look back at how our current snowfall compares with previous seasons.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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