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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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The two-day event included a symposium on MMCF innovation, where experts discussed sustainable sourcing, circularity, and supply chain transparency through panels and speaking presentations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The disease was officially named in 2012 at the premier symposium focused on IgG4-RD.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The restoration project began in 2019 when Anderson, through his position on the board of Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation, initiated discussions about preserving the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Verb
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In a recent report on the state of AI studios, consulting firm FBRC.ai found the focus shifting from gee-whiz tech to traditionally rigorous storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The annual conference is the industry’s most prominent venue to show off its new products.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than believing that humankind devised AGI, there will be a supposition that a special or magical force beyond our awareness has opted to confer AI with human-like qualities.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The court’s order appears to confer broad authority on the manager, with the commissioner playing a subsidiary role.—
Elizabeth Glazer,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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