as in whisper
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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
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
There’s corruption, cover-ups, a tabloid journalist (Danny DeVito) whispering in people’s ears, and a Veronica Lake lookalike named Lynn (Kim Basinger, who won an Oscar for her performance) who’s caught in the middle of everything.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Witness further stated that the victim’s legs were off the ground and Defendant was whispering things into her ear.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whispering
Noun
She was also seen hugging the Italian fashion designer and whispering into his ear.
—Verb
Dugan and Butz are whispering on the audio about sending undocumented defendant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz out of the courtroom through a hallway and down the stairs.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispering
Noun
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Every offseason, the whispers of PGA Tour stars defecting to LIV Golf swirl like clockwork.—
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This could trigger everything from whispers and misunderstandings to grudges that resurface in the group chat.—
Verb
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This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.—
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Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.—
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The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.—
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Of those participating, Richie Laryea, Mathieu Choinière, Jonathan Osorio and Joel Waterman are among those most likely in frame for the 2026 World Cup, while wild card Marcelo Flores will also participate, hinting that a full-time switch from Mexico to Canada could be in the cards.—
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
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Videos circulating on social media appeared to show a U-Haul truck moving quickly through a dense crowd as people screamed.—
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The modern digital landscape is dominated by warring platforms and constantly changing monetization schemes, leaving the average consumer with a daily scroll permeated by ads, slop, and the same six viral videos that have been circulating for years.—
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
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The firm also raised its price target to $63 from $61, implying nearly 13% upside from Thursday's close.—
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Trump seems to be implying that Maduro was waging not just a war with drugs against the United States, but also a war with people.—
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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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