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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parleys
Noun
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Those seminars came with an unusual twist.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The amenities come from bilingual surveys, consultations with Indigenous leaders (who helped inspire the sunroom), and observations of how children interact with libraries and parks, Mayo-Peaseley said, among others.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before her four in-person consultations, Charlene took virtual meetings with about 12 clinics.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Even a small amount of weight loss, as little as 5 percent, confers some health benefits, such as lower cholesterol—and these can add up to broad improvements in public health, says Giles Yeo, an obesity geneticist at the University of Cambridge, who was not involved in the study.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Con-goers had issues with the reservation system for author signings and panels this year.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of authors are expected to attend the event, hosting panels and signings.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Parleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleys. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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