as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary
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Recent Examples of bandied
Authenticity is a word bandied around by commissioners and execs, but in the case of the Osbournes its use feels justified.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandied
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The White House visitors' center was discussed at the March meeting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Splitting the cost is definitely something that should have been discussed before.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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But those plans were set aside last year while the future of the ISS was debated, and Sierra Space announced a pivot to national defense and security applications in orbit.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the issue of who is to pay is debated, the homeowner is left to wait and suffer.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Don Weilhammer said that the preliminary investigation found that the argument and subsequent shooting began after the two involved allegedly argued over Pokémon cards, Fox 59 reported.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yee argued California is ready for a change in leadership.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Bandied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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