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
Holding the Games in autumn or spring was bandied around during the IOC Presidential elections earlier this year, and global weather patterns could dictate the dates in the future.
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Like her Disney Channel duo of Hannah Montana and Miley Stewart, Cyrus bandies from album to album between recklessness and reserve.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 June 2025
As for who the front-runner is to be the next pontiff, there are several names being bandied around, one being Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi who is president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 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
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Like her Disney Channel duo of Hannah Montana and Miley Stewart, Cyrus bandies from album to album between recklessness and reserve.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 June 2025
As for who the front-runner is to be the next pontiff, there are several names being bandied around, one being Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi who is president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandy
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For instance, Charles Kuck, an adjunct professor of law at Emory and immigration law firm partner, appeared on CGTN earlier this month to discuss the effect of deportations on the job market.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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China’s top leaders are scheduled to meet in October to discuss development goals for 2026 to 2030.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the family debates on what is the most culturally appropriate mourning ritual, Russia begins its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, turning their lives upside down.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Every few months, after Kirk would return from his travels, the two would meet for a coffee, spending anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours debating.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s when Reid bumped Kelce, who had four catches for 26 yards, while arguing on the sideline.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Tollast argued the cost of such defense, estimated by Israel to be more than a billion dollars in that case, makes this approach unsustainable.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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