the rumor mill
noun
: the creation and spread of many rumors by a group of people
That news should keep the rumor mill churning/running/going for a while!
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Despite rumblings from the rumor mill, Ye and Bianca Censori are still going strong.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In fact, for much of that week in December the Red Sox were a fringe team in the rumor mill.
—Gabrielle Starr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
All have been associated in the rumor mill with multiple teams — especially Smith, who could command a contract in the neighborhood of $80 million to $90 million for four years.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
This is just speculation, but the rumor mill has been spinning plenty regarding a fight between one of the Paul brothers and McGregor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In fact, for much of that week in December the Red Sox were a fringe team in the rumor mill.
—Gabrielle Starr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
All have been associated in the rumor mill with multiple teams — especially Smith, who could command a contract in the neighborhood of $80 million to $90 million for four years.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
This is just speculation, but the rumor mill has been spinning plenty regarding a fight between one of the Paul brothers and McGregor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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“The rumor mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rumor%20mill. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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