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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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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Recent Examples of whispers
Nicole Russell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Beneath her polished exterior lies a yearning for love and partnership—one that matches her strength, despite whispers that her standards are too high.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Beneath her polished exterior lies a yearning for love and partnership — one that matches her strength, despite whispers that her standards are too high.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
Time had reported similar whispers.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Such was the success of the Labubu boom, there are whispers circulating of a film deal, with Sony reportedly securing the rights, said The Hollywood Reporter.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Capturing a top-10 transfer portal class and helping guide Reed to whispers of a Heisman invitation were clear successes.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Dec. 2025
This could trigger everything from whispers and misunderstandings to grudges that resurface in the group chat.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether those whispers materialize or not, Gotham suddenly feels open for business… even if ticket sales aren’t.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Glinda whispers something to Elphaba in the final moments of the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Throughout history, many cultures have viewed the winter solstice as a time when the veil between worlds grows thin—a liminal window where intuition sharpens and whispers from the universe arrive more easily.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Plush bedding for post-trek collapse, organic surfaces, and low lighting shifting with forest rhythms create a luxury that whispers.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
The movie whispers poetic sublimities in your ear one minute and tosses its prestige ambitions in your face the next.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Then came whispers that Netflix had put the show on its internal server, and employees couldn’t get enough of Bell and Brody’s crackling chemistry.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
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When whispers of these new allegations began to receive national coverage, many outlets were cynical and tried to debunk them.
—Verb
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
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Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller swap funny tales with Sarah Silverman.—
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This week’s challenge tests your memory of 21st-century books that were inspired by ancient myths, legends and folk tales.—
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In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way.—
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
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Below, Dyens and Miailhe speak to Deadline about the importance of unearthing human stories amid the tragedy of the World War II era.—
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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