BANDY (ABOUT) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

bandy (about)

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Definition of bandy (about)

as in to noise (about or abroad)

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rumor

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Four years ago, Pugh’s movie Don’t Worry Darling was the talk of the Venice Film Festival due to rumored behind-the-scenes drama and a messy rollout, including a press conference Pugh missed—allegedly due to a scheduling conflict.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
OpenAI’s forthcoming device, rumored to be a portable smart speaker, could encounter similar eavesdropping concerns.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

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