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as in rumoring
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 whispering
Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Admins also have full control over call routing for each user and get advanced call monitoring features, including barging and whispering.
—John Brandon, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Four riders from each team lined up, whispering in their horses’ ears.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Instead of the sound and fury of a piston-engine vehicle shooting power through a mechanical system of joints and shafts and secondary clutches, one only experiences the smooth, rushing fury, accompanied by a synthesized whispering.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Admins also have full control over call routing for each user and get advanced call monitoring features, including barging and whispering.
—John Brandon, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
While Williams-Paisley went through her tumultuous medical journey, she could only be heard whispering.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Four riders from each team lined up, whispering in their horses’ ears.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispering
Noun
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The genetic testing company that once held the vision of unlocking the secrets of our DNA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its valuation whittled down to a whisper of its former $6 billion peak.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization Alfieri, who led the team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the decision to continue with treatment was made by Francis’ nurse.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This optical phenomenon occurs when sunlight reflects directly back toward the observer, revealing shimmering patterns and surface textures of the Gulf.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Jan. 2025
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Analyst John Davis also set a new target price of $115, implying upside of 33% going forward.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispering. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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