rumor
noun
a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts.
rumors
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pluralof rumor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He blended into the crowd, grew his beard, attended the mosques where the killers preached, listened, questioned, checked rumors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The “King of Queens” star confirmed rumors that she was joining the 16th season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” with an Instagram post on Wednesday, writing alongside the announcement, “It’s true.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She kept fans tantalized with rumors that a penchant for long-sleeved shirts in her later years concealed two full sleeves of tattoos.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
So once more into the rumors we dive.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
And rumors of the invasion force were starting to spread.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
