Synonyms of bandy

bandy

verb

ˈban-dē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discuss
• debate
• argue
• dispute
• talk over
• agitate
• bat (around or back and forth)
• review
• canvas
• canvass
• moot
• consider
• raise
• propound
• hash (over or out)
• speak (about)
• talk (about)
• introduce
• broach
• stir up
• weigh
• hammer out
• wrestle (with)
• forge
• thrash (out)
• deliberate
• talk out
• chew over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bandy

Any available data on the trend is murky and outdated, but the numbers that keep getting bandied around are from Gartner’s estimates, circa 2021, that 80% of all applications development will eventually take place outside IT departments. —Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024

The names of hopefuls bandied around by pundits and Democratic voters alike have spanned the country, age groups, and the gradations of the liberal spectrum. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024

Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned. —Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024

In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024

Phrases Containing bandy

• bandy words