as in gossip
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
rumor has it that she's planning to shut down the company
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as in to whisper
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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Recent Examples of rumor
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
The rumors first began after Kelce gave her a shout-out on his podcast in July 2023.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
However, Talbot is probably the least favorable for the Panthers of the four players mentioned due to a mix of similar age restrictions (turns 39 in beginning of July) that have been rumored to keep them from bringing back Bobrovsky and a lack of significant postseason experience.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Karli Kloss attended with her husband Joshua Kushner, a surprise after rumors of a rift between her and Swift.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
The rumors first began after Kelce gave her a shout-out on his podcast in July 2023.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Verb
Fro-yo heads will tell you, conspiratorially, that Butterfield Market is rumored to have the same supplier as Forty Carrots, the café tucked away on the seventh floor of Bloomingdale’s which claims to have introduced frozen yogurt to New York City some fifty years ago.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
However, Talbot is probably the least favorable for the Panthers of the four players mentioned due to a mix of similar age restrictions (turns 39 in beginning of July) that have been rumored to keep them from bringing back Bobrovsky and a lack of significant postseason experience.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumor
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Celebrity gossip Instagram account Deuxmoi was among the first to report on Alwyn and Pidgeon’s budding romance, receiving several anonymous tips about the pair.
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Despite hosting all kinds of wagers, including celebrity gossip like Taylor Swift’s possible bridesmaids, the user base has skewed mostly male.
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This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
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Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
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Times staff writers Seema Mehta and Phil Willon contributed to this report.
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The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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Peace talks between the two countries are still inching along, with one of the key points up for discussion being how to regulate the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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Cloud infrastructure has proven to be highly lucrative for hyperscaler peers Amazon, Microsoft and Google, and Zuckerberg has hinted of late that Meta could be headed in that direction.
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Whether the episode amounted to anything beyond hearsay amid the ubiquitous sense of mass confusion and despair remains a question mark.
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Graf also denied Robinson’s motion seeking to prevent the state from relying on hearsay to establish probable cause at the preliminary hearing.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
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“Rumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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