palavers 1 of 2

plural of palaver

palavers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of palaver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palavers
Noun
  • And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone‘s critics and reporters.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
  • After trading superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Cowboys have extra draft capital to work with in trade discussions.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Group chats, collaborations and community events could lead to something inspiring.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ahead, McGrath chats with Ross about her upbringing in Northampton, England, her early inspirations drawn from the London nightclub scene, and her best advice for young makeup artists.
    Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The louche festivities provoke dangerous gamesmanship, and scenes with a jazz band and a lively singer (Sophie Oliver) capture the evening’s reckless spirit, as Hedda coaxes couples onto the dance floor and then struts and sashays among and between them.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Steve gently coaxes him back to school, where the film crew is causing havoc.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Although nothing is imminent, club sources say the hierarchy are keen to find a successor and have held talks with a number of candidates.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.
    Rob Gillies, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Provenance debates burn hot, then cool, as audiences standardize on value.
    Victor Riparbelli, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There has been chatter that the Tigers would force Kelly to make staffing changes if the team continued to struggle, especially on offense.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Does the subconscious chatter feel louder than usual?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.
    Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Palavers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palavers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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