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as in whispered
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 rumored
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The incumbent Baltimore Orioles were seemingly out of the race when it was rumored Burnes would land a deal north of $200 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have long been rumored to have an interest in acquiring a third star, next to aging All-NBA frontcourt standouts LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
One aspect of Artemis rumored to be immediately under threat is the Space Launch System (SLS), the giant rocket designed to launch Orion to the moon.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Bishop and Annette were rumored to be struggling financially.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
For starters, Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush was heavily rumored to launch on the Switch earlier this year but ended up only arriving on PlayStation.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Of those members of the 400-homer club, 16 played for the Yankees and a few others were rumored to be Yankees but ultimately were never acquired for various reasons.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This made sense when they were rumored to be interested in starting pitchers like Luis Castillo and Garrett Crochet.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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George Washington was rumored to have his own recipe, and the concoction was the catalyst of a riot at West Point in the wee hours of Christmas morning 1826.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The incumbent Baltimore Orioles were seemingly out of the race when it was rumored Burnes would land a deal north of $200 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have long been rumored to have an interest in acquiring a third star, next to aging All-NBA frontcourt standouts LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
One aspect of Artemis rumored to be immediately under threat is the Space Launch System (SLS), the giant rocket designed to launch Orion to the moon.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Bishop and Annette were rumored to be struggling financially.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
For starters, Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush was heavily rumored to launch on the Switch earlier this year but ended up only arriving on PlayStation.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Of those members of the 400-homer club, 16 played for the Yankees and a few others were rumored to be Yankees but ultimately were never acquired for various reasons.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This made sense when they were rumored to be interested in starting pitchers like Luis Castillo and Garrett Crochet.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumored
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Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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After all, the Colombian author himself took years to craft this fictional town, which for many was born in One Hundred Years of Solitude but had been whispered into existence through earlier stories.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
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Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years?Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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Though no official cause of death has been revealed.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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See the full advent calendar here, where a new image will be revealed each day until December 25.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Princess of Wales is yet to return to full time work, though William recently hinted fans may see more of her in 2025.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Macron hinted that similar policies could resume but stressed reconstruction efforts would take precedence.Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its widespread presence has led to continuous evolution and adaptation.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kids being required to distance from each other, including no longer hanging out at school, at parties, or even at football games, meant substance use became less prevalent almost overnight.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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The bill comes at a prominent time for artificial intelligence advances where deepfakes and unauthorized use of artists' voice and likeness becomes more prevalent.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Earlier scholars suggested the monument was a temple, a calendar or an observatory.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Virtually all of them, even the most entertaining and quirky ones, suggested an underlying preoccupation with the power of narrative to shape our sense of reality.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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The club face a race against time to register €60million ($62m; £49m at current exchange rates) summer signing Dani Olmo and fellow recent arrival Pau Victor under La Liga rules before the end of the month.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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