parleyed

verb

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parleyed
  1. consulted
  2. conferred
  3. discussed
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  • In one case, Justice of the Peace Dianne Curry consulted with Entergy official John Bethel on language in the moratorium measure, which Curry sponsored.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Nonetheless, curator Andrew Bolton consulted with Jewish leaders in New York City before finalizing their choice, The New York Times reported.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of consulted
Verb
  • Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine requires less time between strain selection and public circulation, which could allow for a closer match between the immunity conferred by vaccines and the season’s circulating influenza strains.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And this activity can be conferred by adding a certain receptor protein.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferred
Verb
  • During his time on Miller’s podcast, the secretary also discussed fatherhood and conspiracy theories.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Officials also discussed a $10 million replacement for the municipal golf course clubhouse and a potential $6 million replacement for the Parkwood Pool.
    — Sofi Zeman August 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussed

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