rumor
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That helped push the shares toward a new high on Tuesday, meaning the stock reaction could be a case of ‘buy the rumor, sell the news.’
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The short answer is that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact and Swalwell lurked in that gray space, living and thriving in the shadows between provability and denial.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Like so many others here, he’d heard the rumor gripping the first major of the golf season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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 • Mar. 18, 2026
Whether it was a rumor or a question, I gave everyone the same answer: “You’ll have to talk to Gretchen Silver. She’s in the yellow pages under mouthpieces.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
Vocabulary lists containing rumor
Bridge to Terabithia
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Schooled
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"So You're Going to Mars"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
