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
Byjeffrey Mervis, science.org, 7 Feb. 2025
Nas’ rising crescendo of hope versus Kendrick’s whispers erupts into roars of cultural resentment as shown through the skits performed last night.
—Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
The couple sparked romance rumors in 2016 when Goicoechea shared a picture on Instagram of herself looking cozy, whispering into Usher's ear.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But science lobbyists are increasingly worried by whispers that Trump will propose cutting NSF’s spending by up to 66% in his 2026 budget request to Congress, expected to be released in mid-April.
—Byjeffrey Mervis, science.org, 7 Feb. 2025
Nas’ rising crescendo of hope versus Kendrick’s whispers erupts into roars of cultural resentment as shown through the skits performed last night.
—Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
The community whispered that Asha Degree’s body had been found.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
The couple sparked romance rumors in 2016 when Goicoechea shared a picture on Instagram of herself looking cozy, whispering into Usher's ear.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Icelandic helmer Baltasar Kormákur directed the first episode and was heavily involved in the series, which brings an historical tale of Harold, Earl of Wessex (Norton), and William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), to life.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Notably, there was zero mention of Baldoni or his company, Wayfarer Studios, which had brought on Sony to market and distribute their adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel about a woman caught up in an intertwining tale of new love and domestic abuse.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ron DeSantis has been rumored in recent days to be calling donors about the possibility of his wife running.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the past, the actor has been rumored to be romantically linked to several actresses.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM.—
Steve Gorten and,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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Greg eventually leaves on a mysterious business trip to Denver, and Tanya gets close with Quentin (Tom Hollander), who is revealed to be a longtime Greg associate.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Talking in a masterclass at the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market on Saturday, the producer hinted that the idea had crossed her mind during Trump’s first month, which has seen extreme policy shifts around immigration, trade tariffs, DEI programs and foreign aid.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Earle made her own video following the trend on Jan. 17, hinting to her more than 7 million followers that her relationship status might be changing.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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