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noun

Definition of whispersnext
plural of whisper
as in tales
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married

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whispers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whisper
as in rumors
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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  1. tales
  2. stories
  3. reveals
Noun
  • The tales all connect at a Caroling Party that began in the Rosedale neighborhood of Austin 40 years ago.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These cautionary tales underscore the need for strategic preparation and adaptability.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tales
Noun
  • Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stories
Verb
  • The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent trailer reveals a few more story details.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
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