as in to rumor
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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The three intersecting narratives are connected by the legend of the Bridegroom's Oak, a tree that is rumored to be the ultimate matchmaker.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Getting their new manager established will add some perception of stability in an organization that is also rumored to be for sale and potentially — though not very likely — getting moved to Nashville under new ownership.Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The image on the poster evoked the original Broadway one sheet, with Ariana Grande’s Glinda whispering into the ear of Erivo’s Elphaba.Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Berger mounts whispered conversations in shadowy hallways, deploys slow-motion sequences backed up by an operatic score, and builds striking tableaus of cardinals warily eyeing one another—elements that are then deliberately paired with hammy, self-aware dialogue.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Earlier this month, it was revealed that Hathaway would soon be stepping into another costume — Mia Thermopolis.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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In a nod to the binge-watching trend, Stone revealed the decision to release episodes weekly was a strategic choice to keep audiences engaged as the political climate evolves.Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Bruit (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit%20%28about%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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