adj
rumored
adj
1
Said to be true by unconfirmed reports.
"The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week."
How to Use Rumored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReported informally but not officially confirmed.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English uses "rumoured."
Word Forms
more rumored comparative, most rumored superlative
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The _____ merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.