rumor
Example Sentences
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He has been working his sources to chase down rumors of attacks, disrupted flows or reports about naval escorts in the Gulf.
Most cases of sabotage were not reported in our controlled press, but rumors abounded.
From Literature
A Nixon energy advisor had to try to quash the “great myth” rumor that gas would hit — gasp — a dollar a gallon.
From Los Angeles Times
Tomdaya wedding rumors began gaining traction when Zendaya was spotted on Feb. 18 with a plain gold band on her left ring finger in place of her engagement diamond.
From Los Angeles Times
Even though there were rumors last season of Gasca retiring, he insisted he was coming back because he loved teaching and coaching and believed that sports competition can change someone’s life for the better.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
