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whispering

[hwis-per-ing, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs pər ɪŋ, ˈwɪs- /


NOUN
soft speaking
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After the podcast, Swift had "a lot of people whispering in my ear", encouraging her to hook up with Travis.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Moved by the spectacle, Albarn asks the band to repeat the song's final chorus, whispering the lyrics like an incantation.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Typing is being replaced by whispering, and it’s way more annoying.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He continued: “You know, Melania’s birthday is on Sunday. She’s planning to celebrate at home the same way she always does, looking out a window and whispering, ‘What have I done?'”

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

A low hum rose from the forest floor, as though every rock and root were vibrating, every bush and bough whispering.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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