palavers 1 of 2

noun

plural of palaver
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties

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2
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime

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palavers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of palaver
1
as in talks
to engage in casual or rambling conversation mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play

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2
as in coaxes
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need

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  1. discussions
  2. chats
  3. talks
  4. coaxes
  5. consultations
  6. chatter
  7. converses
  8. debates
Noun
  • Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • As for group chats with his other costars, Meyers admitted that the others don’t have funny names, but do consist of some funny people.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • In a conversation with Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch, Welker pointed out a favorite item in the Smithsonian’s collection, an NBC microphone President Roosevelt used during his fireside chats.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of chats
Verb
  • Ullrich sees the shift less as a dodge than as a new chair recalibrating how the institution talks.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • In the same sequence, Carter talks to a rancher about working for him.
    — Brayden Garcia July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of talks
Verb
  • The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
  • In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
    — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of coaxes
Noun
  • Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations.
    — Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • But the plan changed after consultations with other senior administration officials, and Hegseth instead unveiled a six-month review of US forces in Europe.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
    — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of converses
Noun
  • Bristol education officials have appointed a new principal of the city’s Bristol Central High School after weeks of contentious meetings and debates on the replacement process.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Employees today are operating through a constant lens of disruption from artificial intelligence, to return-to-office debates, to shifting expectations around culture and leadership.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of debates
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