bat around
phrasal verb
batted around; batting around; bats around
informal
: to think about or talk about (something, such as an idea) for a period of time
The plan was batted around for a while, but it was finally rejected.
We've been batting the idea around for a few years.
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Add a black cat silhouette next to a pile of pumpkins, bats around a seasonal wreath, or a Halloween sign above yellow mums by the front door.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
And the Giants batted around against him.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The Royals batted around, even without star shortstop Bobby Witt, who missed the game with back spasms.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Billboard has pointed out that Swift’s name as a possible halftime entertainer has been batted around for years.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
And the Giants batted around against him.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The Royals batted around, even without star shortstop Bobby Witt, who missed the game with back spasms.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Billboard has pointed out that Swift’s name as a possible halftime entertainer has been batted around for years.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bat around
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“Bat around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bat%20around. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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