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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The archeological ruins of the Villa of Tiberius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 17 to 42 CE, were long rumored to lie somewhere between Rome and Naples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
He was even rumored to have been in a relationship with one, although those rumors proved not to be true.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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