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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That used to be a question discussed all over Wall Street regarding the streaming giant’s stock price.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chiuri recently spoke with WWD and discussed her plans to honor and evolve the House of Fendi’s signature codes, with a strong focus on accessories.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors debated lawmakers on the limits of the Fourth Amendment.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Sunshine Protection Act was debated in Congress again in 2025 and once again stalled in the House.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Talarico’s victory marks a preliminary triumph for Democrats who argued that the path to ending the party’s 32-year statewide losing streak runs through coalition-building.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Self argued an offensive foul called on freshman guard Darryn Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Bandied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandied. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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