whisper
verb (used without object)
to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
have been whispering
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present perfect progressiveof whisper.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Manicures have been whispering messages about the wearer's position in society for as long as they have existed, according to fashion journalist Suzanne E. Shapiro.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Industry insiders have been whispering about the meeting and have a lot of questions.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
The CBS analyst was merely saying out loud what NFL decision-makers have been whispering since the summer.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2022
A: A couple of weeks ago, I posted on my Facebook page about how many parents have been whispering to me, guiltily, that their families have never been happier.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 4, 2020
We might have been whispering for a minute but it was a minute too long for Mrs. Raleigh.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
