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
  • The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even the assassination of political figures is not the same thing as just being shot in the throat for the crime of debating issues in the public square.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
  • If your current TikTok feed is full of Gen-Z and millennial users debating short nails verses long-almond nail shape nails, rest assured that burgundy nails work with either camp.
    Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • That can be talking over comms with the player, offering up options to tackle objectives, or — in the example in our demo — helping out with air support and targeting enemies from outside the ship.
    Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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