whis·per·ing
ˈ(h)wi-sp(ə-)riŋ 
1
: making a sibilant sound
2
: spreading confidential and especially derogatory reports
whispering tongues can poison truth—
S. T. Coleridge
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
At one point, the DWTS pro could be seen whispering in Nader’s ear and leaning down to kiss the model as she got inked.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With that, there will be even less whispering and even greater potential that Hujar’s storied (self-)construction in photography, writing, and film will overshadow the subtlety of his work as it gets championed with more and more passion.
—Jackson Davidow, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Noun
From this scene on, all the idle whispering and chatter disappeared as the movie held the audience by the throat.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
At one point, the DWTS pro could be seen whispering in Nader’s ear and leaning down to kiss the model as she got inked.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The creaking and whispering noises that once haunted them vanished, and their house felt safe again.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
With that, there will be even less whispering and even greater potential that Hujar’s storied (self-)construction in photography, writing, and film will overshadow the subtlety of his work as it gets championed with more and more passion.
—Jackson Davidow, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whispering. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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