as in to discuss
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 bandy
Late last year, when Allardice's future appeared tenuous, Sanjog Gupta, Disney Star head of sports, had been bandied around as a possible replacement, according to industry sources.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Aukerman, now with a much brasher energy, starts needling Mantzoukas, who bandies jokes back across the net.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Aukerman, now with a much brasher energy, starts needling Mantzoukas, who bandies jokes back across the net.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandy
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While the job interview can reveal a lot about a company, how an organization acts in discussing compensation gives insight into broader implications about the company.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On Sunday, Libby also shared an article discussing the apparent tribute to her son, and provided more thoughts on the sweet cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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In fact, as the country debates effective severe weather warning protocols in the aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Texas, the siren community has been vocal about their usefulness.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Each body will debate their respective positions, before the three enter into a trilogue to come to a final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lawyers for the National TPS Alliance argued that Noem's decisions were predetermined by President Donald Trump's campaign promises and motivated by racial animus.—
JANIE HAR,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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In its response to the lawsuit, the Trump administration argued the court did not have jurisdiction in reviewing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s determination to terminate TPS for the three countries.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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