Thesaurus results for BANDIED

bandied

verb

past tense of bandy

as in discussed

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary

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Recent Examples of bandied But not those bandied about in the general mock-draft populous. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Such a possibility seems silly but has still been bandied about in early trade-deadline discussions. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Authenticity is a word bandied around by commissioners and execs, but in the case of the Osbournes its use feels justified. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025 Like many short-term rental hosts across metro Atlanta, Gross is preparing to welcome guests for the FIFA World Cup, bandied about for years as a major tourism draw, the largest sporting event in the city since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 12 June 2026

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Verb

Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.

— Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of discussed

Verb

Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Roberts noted that race and citizenship had been fiercely debated in courts, speeches, Congress and battlefields because of Black Americans’ fight for freedom from slavery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of debated

Verb

Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026