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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall
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Recent Examples of parley
Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Melber, Wallace and O’Donnell would join later, while Wagner held forth from Philadelphia, the site of the actual parley.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019
In May, delegates from the Dobson Noise Coalition parleyed with delegates from CyrusOne, including an acoustic consultant the company had hired.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019
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Noun
Republicans suggested that Trump's policies would be the start of a parley with foreign countries.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Melber, Wallace and O’Donnell would join later, while Wagner held forth from Philadelphia, the site of the actual parley.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The tectonic buzz and growl of a didgeridoo, played with athletic skill by Harry Wilson, parleyed with the music, then settled beneath it like bedrock.
—Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019
In May, delegates from the Dobson Noise Coalition parleyed with delegates from CyrusOne, including an acoustic consultant the company had hired.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parley
Noun
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At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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While Ben admited to her that the two had met professionally at a medical symposium, the full extent of their acquaintanceship was not revealed until the very end of the finale in a major cliffhanger.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Araghchi’s upcoming trip to Moscow is a sign Tehran will be looking to consult its partners in the Kremlin amid the conflict.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Olympic sports spotlight After 11 years without a conference title, USC’s women’s tennis team clinched its first-ever Big Ten title with a win over Indiana on Saturday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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His maneuver was made without consultation with the pilots in the other jet, resulting in the collision, the report added.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Vatican’s 2023 declaration allowing an informal blessing, promulgated with virtually no consultation outside the Vatican, sharply divided the church, with African bishops delivering a continent-wide dissent and refusing to implement it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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After the umpires conferred, Lloyd was ruled safe.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Fed has conferred that temporary designation in the past on a board member to lead the institution when the chair role was vacant.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute with the goal of supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lolita feels like a suspiciously low lift for advanced seminar.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Neither Thurmond nor Villaraigosa qualified for the latest debate because of their low polling numbers.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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