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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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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
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Wisconsin Cheese is also behind the Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival, a stateside celebration of cheese through educational workshops and seminars and paid admission tasting.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Ace restored the 1,600-seat United Artists Theatre, which is used for concerts, premieres, private screenings, conferences, seminars, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Others come during private discussions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Writers, especially when roving in packs at writers’ conferences and readings, can get a little name-droppy about their agents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Across the power conferences, there were just 20 freshmen offensive linemen who played more than 500 snaps in 2025.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The event includes hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with home improvement experts.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pilot users of the kitchen design service were twice as likely to finalize a project estimate compared with traditional digital consultations, and design-to-purchase time dropped by nearly 40%.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Black Journey, a group that conducts walking tours in Philadelphia about Black history, said removing the panels can’t erase the past.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stiddy is the guy who throws no-look passes in practice and talks smack to the starting defense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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But sale talks stalled in July, when the European Union imposed sanctions on Nayara due to Rosneft’s involvement.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Parleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleys. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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