Rumour
noun
A piece of information, often not confirmed, that people talk about.
There's a rumour that she's going to resign.
Often appears as...
- spread a rumour
- hear a rumour
noun
A piece of information, often not confirmed, that people talk about.
There's a rumour that she's going to resign.
Often appears as...
- spread a rumour
- hear a rumour
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Pro Tip 1/3Unverified Information
Rumours are unproven. They may be true or false, but lack concrete evidence.
Despite the rumour about the haunted house, no ghosts were ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Spreading Fast
Rumours can spread quickly and can change as people talk, like a game of 'telephone'.
The rumour about the celebrity breakup went viral overnight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Harm
Rumours can be harmful or damaging to people's reputations if they are believed.
The unfounded rumour about his dishonesty cost him several friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Unverified Information
Rumours are unproven. They may be true or false, but lack concrete evidence.
Despite the rumour about the haunted house, no ghosts were ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Spreading Fast
Rumours can spread quickly and can change as people talk, like a game of 'telephone'.
The rumour about the celebrity breakup went viral overnight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Harm
Rumours can be harmful or damaging to people's reputations if they are believed.
The unfounded rumour about his dishonesty cost him several friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Unverified Information
Rumours are unproven. They may be true or false, but lack concrete evidence.
Despite the rumour about the haunted house, no ghosts were ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Spreading Fast
Rumours can spread quickly and can change as people talk, like a game of 'telephone'.
The rumour about the celebrity breakup went viral overnight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Harm
Rumours can be harmful or damaging to people's reputations if they are believed.
The unfounded rumour about his dishonesty cost him several friends.
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The secret US prisons...
to a rumored secret prison for terrorists. The judge dismissed all those fears, saying that they weren't supported by any facts. But that might be because the government hasn't fully explained why some prisoners end up in a CMU, and who is responsible for these decisions.
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How the popsicle was...
Delighted by his invention, Frank begins making the frozen treat for friends, and as he grows older, begins selling them as Eppsicles, a contraction of his last name and the word icicle. It is rumored that later, Frank's own kids dubbed the icy delicacy Pop's 'cicle.
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How to choose your news...
for the information they provide. Finally, and most importantly, try to verify news before spreading it. While social media has enabled the truth to reach us faster, it's also allowed rumors to spread before they can be verified and falsehoods to survive
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SHOCKING: Poachers...
this reserve is home to one of the longest-running studies of elephants in the world but the last five years have seen the return of an old problem the illegal ivory trade david has heard rumors of poachers in the area and is
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Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
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SpaceX's plan to fly you...
That's not terrible, and you said it, I didn't. You know, looking ahead, one huge initiative SpaceX is believed to be, rumored to be working on, is a massive network of literally thousands of low earth orbit satellites
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Giant Freshwater...
if these rumors are confirmed the giant stingray also known as a whip ray could prove to be the world's largest freshwater fish little is known about the abundance or habitat needs of the giant stingray
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History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
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Where did Russia come...
The final blow, however, would come from the east. Consumed by their squabbles, Rus princes paid little attention to the rumors of a mysterious unstoppable hoard
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Bullying must end now PIPE...
I want to talk about something that all of us participate in and are guilty of it's human nature specifically I'm talking about rumors and how damaging
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The secret US prisons...
to a rumored secret prison for terrorists. The judge dismissed all those fears, saying that they weren't supported by any facts. But that might be because the government hasn't fully explained why some prisoners end up in a CMU, and who is responsible for these decisions.
Video examples
How the popsicle was...
Delighted by his invention, Frank begins making the frozen treat for friends, and as he grows older, begins selling them as Eppsicles, a contraction of his last name and the word icicle. It is rumored that later, Frank's own kids dubbed the icy delicacy Pop's 'cicle.
Video examples
How to choose your news...
for the information they provide. Finally, and most importantly, try to verify news before spreading it. While social media has enabled the truth to reach us faster, it's also allowed rumors to spread before they can be verified and falsehoods to survive
Video examples
SHOCKING: Poachers...
this reserve is home to one of the longest-running studies of elephants in the world but the last five years have seen the return of an old problem the illegal ivory trade david has heard rumors of poachers in the area and is
Video examples
Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
Video examples
SpaceX's plan to fly you...
That's not terrible, and you said it, I didn't. You know, looking ahead, one huge initiative SpaceX is believed to be, rumored to be working on, is a massive network of literally thousands of low earth orbit satellites
Video examples
Giant Freshwater...
if these rumors are confirmed the giant stingray also known as a whip ray could prove to be the world's largest freshwater fish little is known about the abundance or habitat needs of the giant stingray
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History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
Video examples
Where did Russia come...
The final blow, however, would come from the east. Consumed by their squabbles, Rus princes paid little attention to the rumors of a mysterious unstoppable hoard
Video examples
Bullying must end now PIPE...
I want to talk about something that all of us participate in and are guilty of it's human nature specifically I'm talking about rumors and how damaging
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Jesse McCartney
American Musician
Anybody who has a career is going to have to deal with a rumor in their time, or something that usually isn't true. I have a great team behind me and a family that supports me. I just care too much about my career. I have been working too long to let it slip away for something stupid.
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Scott Weiland
American Musician
I really have paid no attention to social media. It's never been something that I've done. There are people that put up tour dates and basically say what's going on, but I need to get more involved, because I hear about rumors that are absolutely ridiculous.
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Nick Denton
British Journalist
As a print journalist, if you hear a rumour you try to stand it up and if you can't, the story dies. With a blog you can throw the rumour out there and ask for help. You can say: 'We don't know if this is true or not.
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Julio Jones
American Musician
The biggest challenge for me was all the rumors you heard before you get to the NFL. You know, just hearing guys won't help you. They'll turn your back on you, they'll tell you the wrong plays, everything like that.
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Fred Willard
American Comedian
I once was in a project. They were going to do a remake. Somebody started a rumor I wanted more money. I said, 'This is ridiculous. I'd kill for this project!
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William Tecumseh Sherman
American Soldier
I hate newspapermen. They come into camp and pick up their camp rumors and print them as facts. I regard them as spies, which, in truth, they are.
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Sean Young
American Actress
There were a lot of rumors spread about me. Of course, I didn't show up to defend myself, so my absence helped create even more.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.
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Whitney Port
I feel like there haven't been a lot of stupid rumors surrounding my life.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.
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Jesse McCartney
American Musician
Anybody who has a career is going to have to deal with a rumor in their time, or something that usually isn't true. I have a great team behind me and a family that supports me. I just care too much about my career. I have been working too long to let it slip away for something stupid.
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Scott Weiland
American Musician
I really have paid no attention to social media. It's never been something that I've done. There are people that put up tour dates and basically say what's going on, but I need to get more involved, because I hear about rumors that are absolutely ridiculous.
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Nick Denton
British Journalist
As a print journalist, if you hear a rumour you try to stand it up and if you can't, the story dies. With a blog you can throw the rumour out there and ask for help. You can say: 'We don't know if this is true or not.
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Julio Jones
American Musician
The biggest challenge for me was all the rumors you heard before you get to the NFL. You know, just hearing guys won't help you. They'll turn your back on you, they'll tell you the wrong plays, everything like that.
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Fred Willard
American Comedian
I once was in a project. They were going to do a remake. Somebody started a rumor I wanted more money. I said, 'This is ridiculous. I'd kill for this project!
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William Tecumseh Sherman
American Soldier
I hate newspapermen. They come into camp and pick up their camp rumors and print them as facts. I regard them as spies, which, in truth, they are.
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Sean Young
American Actress
There were a lot of rumors spread about me. Of course, I didn't show up to defend myself, so my absence helped create even more.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.
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Whitney Port
I feel like there haven't been a lot of stupid rumors surrounding my life.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.
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