whis·per
ˈ(h)wi-spər 
whispered; whispering
ˈ(h)wi-sp(ə-)riŋ
1
: to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard
2
: to make a sibilant sound that resembles whispering
1
: something communicated by or as if by whispering
2
a
: an act or instance of whispering
especially
: speech without vibration of the vocal cords
b
: a sibilant sound that resembles whispered speech
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Examples of whisper in a Sentence
Verb
He whispered in my ear.
She leaned over and whispered to the girl next to her.
I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were whispering.
She leaned over and whispered something to the girl next to her.
“I'll be right back,” she whispered.
A soft breeze whispered through the trees.
Noun
She spoke in a whisper.
the whisper of the wind
I've heard whispers that the company might go out of business.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
There was also a missed opportunity during the Tribal whispers portion of the evening.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Tree limbs whispered in the night wind as if urging them on.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
Wednesday’s report comes after earlier data showed the economy added a whopping 254,000 jobs in September, inflation is a whisper away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and consumer confidence jumped this month by the fastest clip since March of 2021 — all signs of a robust economy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
There was also a missed opportunity during the Tribal whispers portion of the evening.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisper. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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whisper
2 of 2 noun1
: something said by or as if by whispering
2
: an act or instance of whispering
3
: a barely noticeable amount : hint
showed only a whisper of concern
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