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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That gives it a huge advantage over companies like Apple, which have yet to enter the folding phone market (though it is rumored to do so soon).

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Other products rumored to be in the potential suite of devices include AI glasses and an AI pin.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 22 July 2026

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Ellington filed an order of protection in 2023 against a person who allegedly had circulated his neighborhood and property with a gun, searching for the then-council member.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Videos of the shooting were captured by bystanders and were circulated online.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026

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Bueckers was set in a defensive stance at the top of the key when Ogwumike raced down the court, dished off a pass and tripped, crashing into Bueckers.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
Three nights later, in Dallas’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, De Larrea dished 14 dimes, which was tied for the third-most by a player in a summer-league game ever.

— Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of dished

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The fee is disclosed up front, chopped into weekly payments, and, in his telling, never grows.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
What these agreements are hasn’t been disclosed, but the filing states these provisions update language, ensure compliance with state law and clarify existing practices.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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