Thesaurus results for PARLEYS

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noun

plural of parley

as in seminars

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 discussions

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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parleys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parley

as in consults

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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Noun

The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
They will be associated with Accor and Swissôtel activities for 18 months, which can include activations such as inspiration talks, conferences and seminars for Accor employees and members of the group’s loyalty program.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Definition of seminars

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Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Verb

But Dolin, who widely consults other historical and archaeological records, goes out of his way to offer multiple explanations for the actions of the islanders.

— Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Definition of consults

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Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Yet, concerts, festivals, sporting events, school calendars, public holidays, severe weather, conferences and community gatherings all drive foot traffic, purchase behavior and operational load.

— Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of conferences

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Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations.

— Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
But the plan changed after consultations with other senior administration officials, and Hegseth instead unveiled a six-month review of US forces in Europe.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of consultations

Verb

Once any studio can reach a television over the open internet, owning the wire no longer confers the same advantage over owning the content, and the two businesses no longer share the same reason to sit together.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Nearly every step confers a benefit on someone; almost none imposes a cost on the party that walks away.

— Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Definition of confers

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The foreign minister of Qatar — a mediator in the conflict — had said ceasefire talks would continue after the multiday funeral last week for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

— NPR Staff, NPR, 14 July 2026
An investment firm run by Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian is among those involved in early talks.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026

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