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
The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The ones their neighbors whisper are witches.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The pre- and postnatal massages at Red Moon Wellness in Park Slope are a staple in the Brooklyn-mom whisper network.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Michael, who has been staring at the door, looks up and whispers in Lumet’s ear.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The ones their neighbors whisper are witches.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisper
Noun
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The 2-panel chart below tells the tale.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whitman’s poetry and prose; Melville’s early romances of the sea, Typee, Omoo, and Mardi; three novels by Harriet Beecher Stowe, including Uncle Tom’s Cabin; and the complete tales and sketches of Nathaniel Hawthorne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film explores the iconic partnership between Fonteyn, a 42-year-old prima ballerina and Britain’s most famous dancer, and Rudolf Nureyev, the 23-year-old rebellious Soviet defector who became her partner on stage (and, it was rumored, off it as well).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart came away pleased with the overall development of his team, even hinting that a few backups pushed previous starters for their jobs.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the segment unfolded, co-host Rosanna Scotto hinted that something special was about to happen.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisper. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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