parleyed

past tense of parley
as in consulted
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 parleyed Williams parleyed his success with the Eagles into a four-year, $104 million deal with the Patriots this offseason. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
  • The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
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  • The King, 77, conferred his youngest brother with the title created for their late father, Prince Philip, on his 59th birthday.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
    Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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“Parleyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleyed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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