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batting (around)

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present participle of bat (around)

Synonyms of batting (around)

as in kicking around, arguing

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for batting (around)

arguing,
bandying,
chewing over,
debating,
deliberating,
discussing,
disputing,
hashing (over),
kicking around,
mooting,
palavering,
talking,
talking over,
ventilating

advising,
confabbing,
confabulating,
conferring,
consulting,
counseling
(or counselling),
parleying,
treating

rehashing

coaching,
guiding,
tutoring

recommending,
suggesting

directing,
referring (to)

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batting (around)

batting (around or back and forth)

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