bat (around)

verb

Definition of bat (around)next
as in to talk over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat (around)
  1. talk over
  2. discuss
  3. chew over
  4. deliberate
  5. debate
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  • While Iran and Oman have been in talks over how to manage traffic through the narrow waterway, an agreement won’t automatically reopen the strait.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It should be pointed out that the Padres fell short in their quest to bolster the offense, though not for lack of trying, according to people familiar with their talks over the past several days and multiple national reports.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk over
Verb
  • In those entries, Fauci discussed his views on the origins of the coronavirus — a topic Paul has accused Fauci of issuing misleading statements on, which Fauci has long denied.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discuss
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  • Work is increasingly talking about work — there’s a lot of bun to chew over.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Congress is chewing over a proposal to create a federal framework for AI regulation.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of chew over
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  • The central bank has kept rates on hold all year as officials deliberated next steps with inflation remaining well above the Fed's 2% target.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At that, Judge Jumes directed the jury to continue to deliberate.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberate
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  • The research on this topic is extensive and widely debated, but a 2026 study has re-modelled a global individualism-collectivism scale to measure where each country falls.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those words have taken on a chilling resonance as commenters debate whether Hilton deserves sympathy.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
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“Bat (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat%20%28around%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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