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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pressville is a quiet mountain town, but everything's connected through whispers.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The role Landfair’s family members, including Sparkle, played in fostering her relationship with Kelly, even as whispers of their relationship became screams, is difficult to reckon with.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But regardless of gossip and whispers and intrigue, the bulk of the action typically occurs in the final days before the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And then, there were whispers about health care staff who were a little too vocal, finding their tires slashed when their workday ended.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
—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
Noun
Both Will Levis and Anthony Richardson are supposedly on the trading block, and there are whispers Derek Carr might be coming out of retirement and needs to find a new team because the Saints have seemingly moved on.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pressville is a quiet mountain town, but everything's connected through whispers.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The role Landfair’s family members, including Sparkle, played in fostering her relationship with Kelly, even as whispers of their relationship became screams, is difficult to reckon with.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But regardless of gossip and whispers and intrigue, the bulk of the action typically occurs in the final days before the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And then, there were whispers about health care staff who were a little too vocal, finding their tires slashed when their workday ended.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whispers
Noun
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Join me each week for these and other tales about Des Moines' and Iowa's surprisingly colorful past.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rockrohr used both sides of this visual coin, telling of groundwork done by the late Harry Teshima to bring Black residents into the community and tales of lasting friendships and stories of insults thrown at Black students.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jury winners this year hail from Mexico, India, Belgium, Japan, France, Italy and Germany, and their stories are set in scenic locales from Malaysia to Minneapolis.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Whispers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whispers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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