BAT (AROUND OR BACK AND FORTH) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

bat (around or back and forth)

verb

Definition of bat (around or back and forth)

as in to discuss

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion the issue's been batted around, but nothing's ever been done

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The American Academy of Peptide Medicine is slated to meet with the Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday to discuss the pending regulation.

— David Lim, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Fernandes recently met with Malaysian government officials to discuss funding support for the airline, Reuters reported last week citing unnamed sources.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of discuss

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This month, the council held a nine-hour hearing to debate tax proposals, including the BAT, as the council attempts to mitigate budget shortfalls for fiscal year 2028.

— Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
When Risch declined to debate, Achilles showed up to directly confront the incumbent at a limited public appearance in Boise, where Risch was set to speak at a 9/11 memorial event.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of debate

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Witkoff also hailed Russia’s willingness to restart talks over ending the war.

— Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
So Simmons missed practice Wednesday, Burkholder said, to give him some time to talk over the scenarios with his family and representatives.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of talk over

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Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Consumer advocates have argued that digital labels could eventually be used for surge pricing or personalized pricing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

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