1
: talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source
2
: a statement or report current without known authority for its truth
3
archaic
: talk or report of a notable person or event
4
: a soft low indistinct sound : murmur
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Examples of rumor in a Sentence
Noun
There are rumors that they are making a new film.
She accused him of starting rumors about her.
Ever since his sudden resignation, rumors have been flying.
I heard a rumor that they broke up.
“Did you hear that they broke up?” “That's just a rumor.”
The rumor turned out to be false.
You can't fire him solely based on rumor.
Rumor has it that they broke up.
Verb
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Due to the backlash regarding pro-Palestine statements last year, rumors had circulated that the wearing of symbols showing solidarity would be prohibited.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Williams and Drake are rumored to have dated in the late 2010s.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
More news: LeBron James Seems to Take Shot at Mavericks Owner Following Wild Luka Doncic Comments
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For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Due to the backlash regarding pro-Palestine statements last year, rumors had circulated that the wearing of symbols showing solidarity would be prohibited.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Miami hasn’t said too much about Diddy since his arrest, but was rumored to be dating Stefon Diggs late last year after they were seen together celebrating his birthday.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Williams and Drake are rumored to have dated in the late 2010s.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumor. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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