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
Verb
  • Executives also consulted a panel that examined the reactions of thousands of consumers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Liening said this is not the first time the agency has consulted a psychic in Sophie’s case.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of consulted
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  • The state has benefitted by formally designating Netflix, Paramount and Lionsgate as studio partners, which have conferred a series of incentives to those companies over the long haul to produce titles there.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The court’s majority rejected the argument that widespread use of the guns necessarily conferred constitutional protection.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of conferred
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  • Representatives of players who Villa have discussed before say the club are constantly fluid with targets, with Emery frequently changing his mind.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In a wide-ranging interview with The Louis Theroux Podcast, the director-actress discussed the Tesla CEO, misogyny, and how her films examine relationships and intimacy.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of discussed

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