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grapevine Synonyms
Another word for grapevine
Choosing another word for grapevine depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An informal, unofficial person-to-person means of circulating news, gossip, or rumors.
Usage Example
"She heard through the office rumor mill that the company was planning to open a new branch."
Strongest
rumor mill
Strong
bush telegraph
word of mouth
gossip
hearsay
• noun (Context 2)
A woody climbing plant of the genus Vitis in the family Vitaceae, native primarily to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and widely cultivated for its clusters of fleshy berries used for eating and winemaking.
Usage Example
"The old vine climbed up the wooden trellis and shaded the sunny patio."
Strong
vine
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grapevine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grapevine