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
Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Just a shot of the spirit was enough to lend a whisper of warm, caramel-like flavor that plays nicely with the warm baking spices and molasses.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
And then there’s L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci — a perfume that doesn’t shout, but whispers.
—Verb
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
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Noun
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Some readers might expect an indictment of fan fiction and celebrity culture; Yi swerves, though, and creates a more searching and subversive tale of love, connection, and art.—
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
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Interim athletic director Verge Ausberry has shot down any talk of Nick Saban reuniting with the program, but Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has been rumored as a candidate.—
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Both huge-market clubs have been rumored to be in the Tucker sweepstakes.—
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This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two baths.—
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
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However, in November, Zubimendi revealed a more subconscious benefit to playing chess.—
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SwitchBot has hinted that many key features will require a subscription, which puts it in line with competing AI wearables.—
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The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.—
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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