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
S. T. ColeridgeExamples of whispering in a Sentence
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
On one hand, there was a bevy of huge, crazy Tribal Councils with last-second whispering and maneuvering leading to jaw-dropping exits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Follow your intuition as the universe is whispering to you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Popular triggers include whispering, tapping and crinkling, and many ASMRtists (great name, huh?) offer roleplays in their videos.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
On one hand, there was a bevy of huge, crazy Tribal Councils with last-second whispering and maneuvering leading to jaw-dropping exits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
The universe is whispering to you, so listen closely.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Follow your intuition as the universe is whispering to you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Whispering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whispering. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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