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whispered

[hwis-perd, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs pərd, ˈwɪs- /
ADJECTIVE
spoken in a soft or quiet voice
Synonyms
STRONG


ADJECTIVE
rumored
Synonyms


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Moukoko's legend travelled far and wide, carried on fans' forums and whispered between Championship Manager anoraks.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The woman sitting next to me leaned over and whispered, “Boom!”

From Slate • May 4, 2026

At some point I whispered to another student that it was pointless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Their internal operation said kids are worth $270 lifetime value," she whispered, her throat tightening.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“What’s in it for me?” he whispered back, his arms wrapping around me in what was probably the most awkward and weird hug of my life as he kept up the bizarre charade.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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