susurrations

noun

plural of susurration
as in whispers

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  1. whispers
  2. murmurs
Noun
  • Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In Park Slope, for example, the whispers start even before the first leaf turns.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of whispers
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  • Following murmurs of a cameo, director James Watkins confirmed that Aaron Paul makes a brief appearance in the DCU movie as Matt’s (Harries) father, who raised him in the slums of Gotham City.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In these murmurs, Ullom wonders how much modern technology has led us astray.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of murmurs
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