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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It’s been ten years since Si Ren, a man rumored to have no genitals, has left a military-style correctional camp.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
The Standard also reported checking out an estate in Ross that is rumored to be the couple’s new family home.

— Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of rumored

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Photographers circulated, occasionally stepping into conversations to ask for a picture.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
The Shin Bet has since circulated an opinion among security officials, suggesting that the conduct of Netanyahu’s aides did not amount to a national-security threat.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of circulated

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Now, in an August 2026 report, Hollywood insider Rob Shuter dished on Cooper’s state of mind.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2026
Two plays later, Mahomes dished it to Kenneth Walker on a quick screen, and even in a non-tackle period, the running back showcased his vision and innate ability to follow blocks downfield.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dished

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The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Roja London, which was founded in 2011, said the sale will unlock support and resources to accelerate growth.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The H-bomb’s existence became public only after a congressman inadvertently disclosed it on live television.

— Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of disclosed

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The two friends also gossiped about the buzz surrounding their friendship, Shawkat previously told The New Yorker.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
If her fellow cast members were debriefed about her dismissal or gossiped amongst themselves, it was not shown onscreen.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of gossiped

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