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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
Harold Maass, The Week, 6 Apr. 2023
The three men have agreed to a parley after Prince Philip’s funeral, a last-ditch effort to resolve some of the family conflicts that drove Harry from his ancestral home.
—Time, 10 Jan. 2023
Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019
Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Thursday's parley was the first formal meeting between senior diplomats from the two nations since Riyadh severed ties in 2016 after Iranian protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts in response to Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 6 Apr. 2023
The three men have agreed to a parley after Prince Philip’s funeral, a last-ditch effort to resolve some of the family conflicts that drove Harry from his ancestral home.
—Time, 10 Jan. 2023
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
Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parley
Noun
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Coal operators hopeful but cautious On a chilly mid-April morning, workers and leaders from coal and related businesses poured into the convention center in Charleston for the annual Coal Show and symposium amid a new air of hope.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But, after a discussion with Barman, she was hooked on the concept.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To reconsider the relationship of personality and psychopathology research, the study authors consulted survey responses from over 16,000 participants, as well as from their family and friends.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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But the Heat still made the playoffs for the sixth straight year by becoming the first 10th-place team in either conference to make the playoffs from the NBA’s play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the stall tactics continued; Gladstone was put in a conference room and told to sit tight.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The residency includes consultations with industry professionals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among other services, LPE will help embed sustainability values in scripts through consultations, and provide training, panels and courses to up-skill industry works.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, masculinity remains one of the only frameworks that confers dignity: so much so that it's being used to position a return to manual labor as more meaningful than upward mobility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inside, Harry took his seat with a notepad and bottle of water in front of him, occasionally leaning in to confer with Afia during the high-profile hearing before three senior judges.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During the daytime, Martínez conducts tastings and seminars that are lively and informative, as guests are not always familiar with the variety and quality of the wines produced across Mexico.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Getting educated in seminars, workshops or trend forecasting sessions is possible on a broader scale when industry players with different expertise meet at one place.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the original post, unlike the current debate, the user set the scene and provided some constraints.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Cunningham expects Meck sheriff to cooperate with ICE During Tuesday’s debate, Cunningham spoke about the need to address violent crime in Mecklenburg County.—
Avi Bajpai,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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