as in whispering
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
please don't bruit accusations about without confirming them first
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Through the echo of the old story whispering from the walls.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026 -
There’s John Waters whispering sweet nothings into Kim Kardashian’s ear.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 Mar. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Bruiting (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruiting%20%28about%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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