BANDIED (ABOUT) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

bandied (about)

verb

past tense of bandy (about)

as in noised (about or abroad)

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Sade, who debuted in WWE NXT in 2022 and was part of The Meta-Four, is now widely rumored to be joining AEW.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Hidden at the end of a cul-de-sac atop Filaret Hill, Bucharest’s highest point, this property, which is rumored to have once served as a KGB headquarters, caters to a crowd that includes dignitaries and celebrities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rumored

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The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026
Some appeared to draw from materials Miller’s group has circulated online.

— Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of circulated

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In the 79th minute, Chawinga dished the assist from the right wing to Rose Kadzere for the left-footed finish and the eventual game-winner.

— PJ Green August 9, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
When measured against the modern perimeter icons who preceded him, James beats Jordan and Bryant on points scored, Magic Johnson on assists dished and Larry Bird on titles won.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of dished

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According to the lawsuits, Hart disclosed his conviction and a pornography addiction to his new bosses at Crossline.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
And Meta subsequently disclosed that a testing error had given one of its models Internet access, after which the model exploited a vulnerability at another company.

— Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

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