BANDY (ABOUT) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

bandy (about)

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Definition of bandy (about)

as in to noise (about or abroad)

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rumor

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Bajaria’s had been rumored for months but dismissed by Netflix even as Rice’s name started making the rounds late last week.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Apple’s product plans typically operate on a very long timeline, and its smart display has been rumored for years.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026

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bandy (about)

bandying

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