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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 rumored
Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Mescal has been rumored to be part of Sam Mendes’ forthcoming Beatles films, which will focus on each of the Fab Four, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
In any case, UFC London, which is also rumored to mark the return of Leon Edwards, is shaping up to be an excellent fight card.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ennis was previously rumored to be moving up to 154 pounds following his victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in November.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Although it is rumored that Lawson is the favorite.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These limos are rumored to be valued at around $12 million each.
—Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Several prominent Georgia Republicans are rumored to be possible candidates.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
While he was seen as a front-runner to retake the HUD position, Carson was also rumored to take over as surgeon general.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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It had long been rumored that Aghdashloo would appear in the series, but nothing had been confirmed until now.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Mescal has been rumored to be part of Sam Mendes’ forthcoming Beatles films, which will focus on each of the Fab Four, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
In any case, UFC London, which is also rumored to mark the return of Leon Edwards, is shaping up to be an excellent fight card.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ennis was previously rumored to be moving up to 154 pounds following his victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in November.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Although it is rumored that Lawson is the favorite.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These limos are rumored to be valued at around $12 million each.
—Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Several prominent Georgia Republicans are rumored to be possible candidates.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
While he was seen as a front-runner to retake the HUD position, Carson was also rumored to take over as surgeon general.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
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With details that have been whispered about for months and openly discussed (with no victims named besides Ventura) on social media and in more traditional media by songwriter Tiffany Red last year, the claims in this latest lawsuit could find Combs facing bicoastal courtrooms.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Someone whispered that the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the influential church in Harlem, was having a community-outreach event at the same time.Jazmine Hughes, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Casting will be revealed at a date closer to filming next year.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Newsom also hinted that Tesla might not qualify.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Panzi, previously hit by a typhoid outbreak two years ago, faces intersecting public health crises, including a seasonal flu resurgence, widespread malnutrition and low vaccination rates, all of which render children particularly vulnerable.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gauff’s focus, energy, and ability to rise to the occasion have become her hallmarks, earning her widespread respect in the sport.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most prevalent on the list of the trendiest design styles of 2024 were a collection of terms that suggest a return to traditional decor.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fentanyl was the most prevalent of the drugs tested, found in 24 of the samples, the researchers found.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Previous reporting suggested most of the infections were in people over the age of 15.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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While its viability under New York law is unclear, prosecutors suggested Merchan could take an innovative approach.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The current contract between GE Appliances and Local 83761 expires at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The district’s current $9.9 billion budget was approved without accounting for its cost, nor a contentious pension payment previously funded by the city, by a prior slate of board members in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Rumored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumored. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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