bandying (about)

present participle of bandy (about)

Example Sentences

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 week in Thessaloniki, industry professionals have been circulating leaflets and Visibility Zero campaign buttons, hoping to raise awareness about their struggle by ensuring that the movement is anything but invisible to festival guests.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Videos circulating on social media showed dozens of students in school uniform running in panic across the school's basketball court, some covering their ears with their hands, apparently to protect themselves from the loud blasts.
    NPR, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019, a group of NATO leaders were captured on camera gossiping about him.
    Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Sophia keeps her Instagram private but started opening up more on TikTok in 2025, including sharing a fun video about gossiping with her mom.
    Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Bandying (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandying%20%28about%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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