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rumors

NOUN
small talk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blather chatter chitchat pleasantry
WEAK
babble beauty-parlor chitchat blab casual conversation chat conversation gab gossip idle chat idle chatter idle talk jabber light talk polite remark prattle table talk trivial conversation yakking

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Persistent rumors have linked James to Cleveland, while another possibility is the Golden State Warriors, his longtime nemesis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Last summer, rumors swirled that Jeff Bezos was toying with buying Vogue, and possibly Condé Nast, for his bride as a wedding present.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Influencers are often incentivized to amplify sensational rumors, which can attract followers and increase earnings on revenue-sharing platforms like X.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A spokeswoman for iHeartMedia said the company won’t “comment on rumors or speculation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“We’re hearing rumors of fresh competition. A new show called Seal Team Seven. With real seals. We need new episodes. We have to start shooting in two days or they could crush us.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein