BRUITING (ABOUT) Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

bruiting (about)

verb

present participle of bruit (about)

as in whispering

to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy please don't bruit accusations about without confirming them first

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There was Katlin’s daughter, who had stolen my microphone and was now whispering something into it.

— Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Shein filed confidentially with the SEC in November 2023, with bankers whispering valuations as high as $90 billion, and profits that the Financial Times reported had doubled past $2 billion.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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The Manchester City star has traded his signature long blond hair for a buzz cut, revealing the transformation on social media ahead of the team's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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