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
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
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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
Purpose—a buzzword that gets bandied around like candy at a party.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Other guesses bandied around include 112 and Big Time Rush, both of which seem possible but also just don’t really fit the clues quite as well as Boyz II Men.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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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
Purpose—a buzzword that gets bandied around like candy at a party.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Other guesses bandied around include 112 and Big Time Rush, both of which seem possible but also just don’t really fit the clues quite as well as Boyz II Men.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandy
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But the truth is, many of the most essential life planning tools—like a will, trust or guardianship directive—are rarely discussed or offered at work.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Body camera footage obtained by his attorney, Keith Rutman, shows officers debating whether to take him to a nearby psychiatric hospital.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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In fact, a simple search for side part on TikTok will generate a range of videos debating whether the look is either cheugy or the comeback style of the century.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The moderates advocated for an increase to the SALT cap, currently set at $10,000, but argued that the $30,000 cap outlined in the package remained too low.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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But the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond, sued and argued the state constitution did not allow for public funds to be spent for churches or the teaching of religion.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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