Word Finder - rumor

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A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

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There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

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Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

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They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

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(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

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John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

Do you remember that rumor in school?

No one said anything definite, but the rumor of an attack spread through the squadron.

This rumor has been around for some time, hasn't it?

There is a rumor that you are thinking of peace.

Rumor has it he's withdrawing from the election.

All that wasn't bad enough, but she had to drag up that old rumor – and I thought you believed it.

On the previous evening at the Lodge, he had heard that a rumor of his duel had reached the Emperor and that it would be wiser for him to leave Petersburg.

Rumor has it they're trying to revive the East-West War.

It is unknown whether there is any truth to the rumor that the hotel is haunted.

We speak conformably to the rumor which we have heard.

Perhaps this is only a rumor.

Finally, the most pervasive rumor is that Tiedermann had a fight with his daughter, killed her, and then hung her from the rafters to make it look like an accident.

All that wasn't bad enough, but she had to drag up that old rumor – and I thought you believed it.

Find out who would be worth such an injury in the latest rumor roundup!

That rumor was quickly cleared up by Sheen's publicists who said that he was visiting a friend in need and "…responding to a 12th step call."

Is there any truth to this pregnancy rumor?

Until she's seen purchasing maternity clothes, it's probably safe to assume the Jessica Simpson pregnant rumor is false.

There's a rumor that parents aren't supposed to speak to or even touch the child.

Some pictures are circulating of Ms. Hudson that may appear to confirm the rumor.

Rumor has it the Len Wiseman is currently in talks to work on the film Gears of War, based on the video game with the same name and it's looking unlikely that Wiseman will be working on the continuing Underworld series.

Rumor has it, Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. line of clothing will soon feature maternity clothing, so keep an eye on this fashion diva's new company as you shop for pregnancy wear.

In an interview with Diane Sawyer shortly after the Joel Madden and Nicole Richie pregnant rumor was confirmed, Richie said, "I owe the baby my life.

While the restaurant labor movement rumor is actually false, it does not stop thousands of women from searching for that dish that will bring their baby into the world.

The Essence Magazine website states that sources say that the Jennifer Hudson is pregnant rumor is true, but it does not specify what those sources are.

As for now, she is in the company of Kyla Pratt and Jessica Simpson in the celebrity pregnancy rumor mill.

Whether anyone actually escaped is a matter of conjecture and rumor.

Rumor has it that Texas has the most beautiful women, and the Texas Bikini Team (TBT) is there to prove it to the rest of the world.

Understanding how one works can help you clear the rumor from the facts.

Of course, wearing a promise ring on the left hand can cause the rumor mill to start spinning as people may think that she is engaged - especially if she is someone in the public eye.

Maybe it was the size of the large diamond or the fact that the diamond looked nearly flawless, but the rumor mill spun tales of fake diamonds, questions of who paid the bill and replica rings.

Contrary to whimsical rumor, Oscars are not made of chocolate and wrapped in gold foil.

The company hit a few snags in pre-production and now, rumor has it, New Moon may not be ready until the beginning of 2010.

The current rumor is that a fifth installment of the Indy franchise is in the works and some say Harrison Ford is planning on reprising his role as Indiana Jones, while nothing has yet been confirmed.

The New Orleans police department was eventually overwhelmed with so many phone calls asking about the rumor that they published a web site explaining that the story was a hoax.

Rumor has it that as soon as you drive out of the park, the cop miraculously disappears.

This action only further fueled the rumor mill that the death of little Mikey was the reason the product was taken off the shelves.

Daily Snopes provides a daily email list of stories circulating on the Internet and the message board allows individuals to post whatever rumor they heard to check with the community on its veracity.

When a friend tells you a juicy rumor about the latest corporate scam, murderer on the loose or wild animals found slaughtered, do you agree and repeat it to everyone else, or do you check it out for yourself?

Warranty. Not lifetime like the rumor says, but Doc Martens shoes do come with a limited warranty.

Rumor has it that short girls can't wear them for fear of looking stumpy.

Rumor has it, one of the first things a person notices about you is your shoes.

However, parents may rest assured that this rumor seems to be just that, a rumor, and you and your kids can stock up on jelly bracelets to match your shoes to your heart's content.

Rumor has it that the original slipper concept from this mattress giant was in the form of nightlights.

Spoilers are often little more than conjecture and rumor mixed in with casting news and storyline hints.

Another thing to look out for is when certain characters are in "contract negotiations" and rumor has it, they will be leaving the show soon as well.

No matter how many times the rumor is debunked, it crops up again.

Each program features a variety of sub-forums, including a section for general news about the show, a "rumor mill" to set the record straight about stories that may be swirling around, an episode guide, and, of course, a spoilers-only area.

The new soap gig proved to be a rumor; however, Budig did make the move from New York to Los Angeles with her husband, former The Bachelor contestant Bob Guiney.

The rumor mill is constantly churning out reports on popular soap characters and their individual storylines.

If she confirmed that Cade was unresponsive she would be as much as endorsing an ugly rumor.