bandying (about)

Definition of bandying (about)next
present participle of bandy (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandying (about)
Verb
  • But if any such expansion plans are in the works, Goldman isn’t letting on.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
  • But according to renowned astrologer Chani Nicholas, the implications are more complicated than certain media may be letting on.
    Quispe López, Them., 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This structure is intended to help keep value circulating within the community, encouraging positive participation rather than framing compliance as a penalty.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Video circulating on social media and confirmed by the Doral Police Department showed Pearce being tackled to the ground and taken into custody by multiple officers.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In subsequent phone calls, Tucker allegedly masturbated or engaged in phone sex without Tracy’s consent and accused her of gossiping about his marital problems, according to Tracy.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Months later, Hailey received a screenshot showing some of the pastors' adult daughters gossiping about the gun conflict.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Bandying (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandying%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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