American English pronunciation

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IPA transcription: ['ɹumɚ]

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Noun

  • gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

Verb

  • tell or spread rumors

    “It was rumored that the next president would be a woman”

Usage examples

  • Rumors have surfaced about the origin of the monsters.
  • It is rumored that he is working as a drum technician for Marilyn Manson.
  • He investigates rumors of a prisoner with the aid of Thanos and Star-Lord.
  • Also, rumors circulated in the crowd that Bruce Springsteen would close the show.
  • Persistent rumors remain, however, that Shehu was actually murdered on orders from Hoxha.
  • It is rumored that Gedi accepted to resign for future political support.
  • His publicist dismissed the rumor.
  • There were rumors that she and her son Periander had an illicit affair.
  • However, he admits that this is only a rumor.
  • "There are rumors of tribal wars," he told them.