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
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Speaking of Washington, executive remarks on the quarterly results from CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston, released alongside the numbers, contained barely a whisper about the economic climate.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The audience whispers in the ears of characters, shaping behaviors and actions through their direct input throughout the story.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Noun
There were some whispers as early as last fall about her relationship with Woods, but things exploded on March 23 when Instagram delivered it in the form of a photo: Woods in a white polo shirt, his face basically without expression.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Speaking of Washington, executive remarks on the quarterly results from CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston, released alongside the numbers, contained barely a whisper about the economic climate.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Verb
This year, whispers about who was hosting which party circulated among editors and writers just a week before the big day.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The audience whispers in the ears of characters, shaping behaviors and actions through their direct input throughout the story.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Guns, knives, swords, cleavers, axes, ice picks and flamethrowers will all be put to use in this tale of a revenge.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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For all that this season marks a new epoch in the tale of booming UEFA prize money, cash will be far from the thoughts of Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday evening in Munich.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Admiral Dong Jun was rumored to have been under a corruption investigation amid a sweeping purge of high-ranking PLA officers, though latest reports suggest that he’s been cleared.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Samsung's Next Folding Phones are Coming Samsung is rumored to announce its next generation of folding phones sometime this summer—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7—and the company officially confirmed this in a blog post announcing the rollout of the One UI 8 beta program.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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On Wednesday, officials revealed the mother of the girls, Whitney Decker, contacted police on Friday with a civil complaint, saying Decker picked up the daughters at 5 p.m. for a scheduled visitation, but did not return around 10 p.m.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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Of course, Brooklyn still has another month to go, but the fact that prices are rising in the face of rising supply and a weakening market environment hints that Brooklyn may be quietly rebounding.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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