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adjective

as in joking

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verb

present participle of bandy
as in discussing
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandying
  1. rallying
  2. discussing
  3. quizzical
  4. debating
  5. mocking
  6. arguing
  7. derisive
Adjective
  • And, unlike most other countries in wartime that have been attacked, there was no rallying effect for the government after October 7th.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of rallying
Verb
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This is strong energy for pitching a class, planning travel, discussing a cause, or gathering people around something meaningful.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussing
Adjective
  • Long missing an eyebrow, the plushie looked forever quizzical.
    — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To its left, sausages revolved on chrome rollers; to its right, a human attendant in a brightly colored uniform looked patient and quizzical.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quizzical
Verb
  • But now, the internet is debating the album, with some people accusing Blanco of cultural appropriation.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Two states, Massachusetts and Idaho, will vote on ballot initiatives regarding legalization, and in several others, including Kansas and Iowa, gubernatorial candidates are debating cannabis matters.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of debating
Adjective
  • To get a sense of his whole deal, look no further than the half-mocking, half-earnest title of his latest album, Country!
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of mocking
Verb
  • Murdaugh’s defense quickly responded on Thursday, arguing none of the alternative locations proposed by the state meet their criteria.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kestou filed a motion last December to dismiss the charge, arguing the fire, not his storage of the canisters, caused Salter's death.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of arguing
Adjective
  • Adams was a font of derisive comedic inspiration for Barone during his tenure.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Bolstered by a $10 million advertising campaign, the works were destined to be shown in a series of one hundred and fifty exhibitions and events intended to counter Americans’ derisive views of Mexico.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of derisive
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