1. rumors
Tom neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.
You can't trust rumors.
Tom doesn't believe the rumors about Mary.
Some people would question the truth of such rumors.
They say you shouldn't take rumors seriously, but that's easier said than done.
Rumors of a Wall Street crash sparked a dollar selling spree.
His absence gave birth to all sorts of rumors.
The CEO is trying to quash these unfounded rumors about a merger.
rumors were flying
The rumors spread soon abroad.
Her behavior gave rise to rumors.
All the rumors of his bribes, scandals and lovers soon blew over.
All sorts of rumors rose about her past.
The rumors about their divorce are getting around.
Rumors were current about him.