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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 whispered
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
After Tomislav whispered in his ear, reporter Lauren Shehadi asked what his teammate said.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
As far back as 1920s Vienna, rumors were whispered that Hitler secretly had Jewish lineage.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
But something kept me from full surrender, some quiet voice of caution that whispered beneath the promises of clarity and freedom.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
An elderly man near the front of the pack called one of the agents over to him and whispered in his ear.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
The misogyny isn’t exactly whispered among Mormon men.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick did not address the panel throughout the proceedings, but took notes and at some moments whispered with her attorney and asked him to make a point.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
In my family it was usually whispered.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
After Tomislav whispered in his ear, reporter Lauren Shehadi asked what his teammate said.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
As far back as 1920s Vienna, rumors were whispered that Hitler secretly had Jewish lineage.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
But something kept me from full surrender, some quiet voice of caution that whispered beneath the promises of clarity and freedom.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
An elderly man near the front of the pack called one of the agents over to him and whispered in his ear.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
The misogyny isn’t exactly whispered among Mormon men.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick did not address the panel throughout the proceedings, but took notes and at some moments whispered with her attorney and asked him to make a point.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispered
Verb
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The Granville Suite, once military reception rooms, is named after Christine Granville, rumored lover of Ian Fleming and apparently Churchill’s favorite spy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gallego is one of many Democrats rumored to be considering a bid for the presidency in 2028.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as the draft gets into the later rounds, Berry has hinted Cleveland could take a swing on another young signal-caller.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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During an appearance on his show last week, Kent hinted that the Jewish state was behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The architect Norman Foster suggested a glass roof and a glass spire, while the landscape artist and architect Clément Willemin recommended adding a roof garden with wildflowers.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some fans have already suggested an adaptation of Luigi's Mansion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The chat room was on fire, because Magnus Carlsen had lost to the kid—Hans Niemann—and then implied that Hans had cheated.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.—
Bryce Miller Columnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Nov. 2021
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“Whispered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispered. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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