Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandied (about)
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With Mike LaFleur now their coach, the Cardinals are rumored to be in the market for another QB.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The Wild were rumored to be pursuing top-line centers like the Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck and Calgary’s Nazem Kadri but neither move materialized.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the fires burned after El Mencho was killed, videos from Etzatlán circulated widely on TikTok and Instagram.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents circulated petitions, called and emailed their representatives, and shared information on social media to oppose the project.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Staying just onside, Pastrnak dished to an onrushing McAvoy, who attacked the net with speed and tucked a backhander past Darcy Kuemper for the win.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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David Punch scored 13 points, dished seven assists and grabbed three steals for the Horned Frogs (21-10, 11-7 Big 12).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Authorities have not disclosed the names of the couple killed.—
Richard Mize,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lilian liked Anna, who was on the school board, knew what was going on, and gossiped matter-of-factly with neither pettiness nor zeal.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The records have thousands of references to Trump, including emails in which Epstein and others shared news articles, commented on his policies, or gossiped about him and his family.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Bandied (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandied%20%28about%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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