batting (around or back and forth)

present participle of bat (around or back and forth)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting (around or back and forth)
Verb
  • Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The Last Temptation of Christ Guadagnino goes back to the source material when discussing this Scorsese film citing the novel its based on in the same breath as Marty.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With the nation's 250th anniversary approaching, many teachers, parents and politicians are debating the best ways for students to learn about American history.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Supreme Court is diving back into the culture wars, debating whether states can block licensed therapists from attempting to change a young person's sexuality or gender identity.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.
    Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Prescott emerged from the Cowboys' huddle to meet Carter, who had walked toward Prescott as officials were talking over a penalty on the opening kickoff.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Spanberger has called for the state government to stay out of decisions about who uses what bathrooms and locker rooms, arguing that's best left up to parents, teachers, students, and their school districts.
    Margaret Barthel, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Easley has voted against a few proposals made by Superintendent Hill, including the SYDKIMYL contract extension and this year’s budget, arguing its teacher raises were too small.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Batting (around or back and forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting%20%28around%20or%20back%20and%20forth%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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