bat (around or back and forth)

verb

Definition of bat (around or back and forth)next
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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  1. discuss
  2. debate
  3. talk over
  4. argue
Verb
  • Wallace, an experienced racer himself, discussed how drastically the nurturing of young talent in NASCAR has evolved from past practices.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Visitors read the pages of WWD Weekend while discussing standout, past red carpet moments from the award show.
    Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • Several sessions at the conference in San Francisco addressed economists’ struggles to predict and respond to inflation, including a panel in which prominent economists including Ben S. Bernanke, the former Fed chair, debated the role that government policy played in the recent inflation surge.
    Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Legislators spent actual time debating the cannibalism bill.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of debate
Verb
  • Israeli officials said on Saturday that there has been progress in the talks over the last 24 hours.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Jan. 2025
  • As the wrestling icon entered the arena a little over two hours into WWE Raw, he was met with the sound of loud booing from the crowd — but despite the unwelcome reception, Hogan, 72, proceeded to talk over them and congratulate the WWE on its debut on the streaming platform, PEOPLE can confirm.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk over
Verb
  • Around that time, a few pioneering researchers argued that clinical decision-making should be grounded in the best available evidence.
    Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Fubo sued shortly after the announcement, arguing that Venu violated antitrust rules.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of argue
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“Bat (around or back and forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat%20%28around%20or%20back%20and%20forth%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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