as in tale
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 to rumor
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 whisper
Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
What does Paik Sa-eon whisper in Paik Sa-eon’s ear?
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Advertisement While her YouTube channel features this kind of ASMR whispering throughout most videos, her in-person sessions are different.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Luther came in and spoke in a whisper to help set my intention for the session, which was just to relax.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
What does Paik Sa-eon whisper in Paik Sa-eon’s ear?
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
This island nation of 22 million is a place where leopards slip like a whisper through the undergrowth, blue whales breach offshore, tea estates paint the hill region a lush green, and ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples whisper stories of centuries past.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Advertisement While her YouTube channel features this kind of ASMR whispering throughout most videos, her in-person sessions are different.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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Per old wives’ tales, nesting is a phenomenon that happens near the end of gestation: a maternal instinct to prepare for birth.—
Betty Liu,
Bon Appétit,
20 Jan. 2025
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This incident serves as a cautionary tale for companies deploying AI in their communications.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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She was previously rumored to be Trump’s pick for secretary of Agriculture before the role went to Rollins.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Landry has been a staunch Trump supporter and was rumored to be considered for a spot in the president's cabinet.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Larry Stern Westlake Village A story worth telling What an incredible accomplishment by the Rams, Cardinals, Vikings, and NFL in relocating the Rams-Vikings game from SoFi to Arizona on such short notice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Other news organizations such as the New York Times and Sky News had stories incorrectly summarized.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The answers can help reveal whether something else is being overlooked.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump hinted that he was set to take action on his first day in office to pardon individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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