SUSURRATION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

susurration

noun

Definition of susurration

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of susurration And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look. — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020 Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day. — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020 Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life. — Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017

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Noun

And in recent weeks, concerns about that history — including accusations of nonpayment and unlicensed screenings at the Kingsway — have traveled west through something of an industry whisper network, increasingly spilling into public view.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Higher still The whisper numbers are higher still, with analysts and traders thinking third-quarter sales guidance could reach $107 billion to $108 billion, and even as high as $110 billion.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The shallow lagoon lends itself to taking in the surroundings — a kitesurfer skimming the crystalline surface to my left, a couple finding their balance on paddleboards to my right, and the susurrus of the sea all around.

— Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021

Definition of susurrus

Noun

Judging from the big sigh on the elevator, as Robby wraps his stethoscope around his neck like only Wyle can, he's not exactly refreshed and eager to step back into the emergency room.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
As far as a sigh of deep breath, obviously there’s a level of concern, but Jaxson is tough.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sigh

Noun

Dreyer struck out Oneil Cruz looking to end the top of the eighth with a runner on third, fighting off the Pirates’ final gasp.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Setting the stage In 1304, Skeleton 150 was probably one of the 25 men, led by Sir William Oliphant, who made up the last gasp of Scottish resistance against England and Edward I.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gasp

Noun

Companies modelled after Mary Kay that have reprised empowerment babble for their founders’ gain are mentioned but receive scarce judgment.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
The film almost completely drops any and all scientific babble from the book in favor of character development, action sequences, and emotional gut punches.

— Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026

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