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as in symposium
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 discussion
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 to consult
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 parley
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
For a moment, this high-stakes parley thrust the duo into the spotlight, showing voters that lawmakers can effectively cross the aisle to serve the public.
—Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019
Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Melber, Wallace and O’Donnell would join later, while Wagner held forth from Philadelphia, the site of the actual parley.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
For a moment, this high-stakes parley thrust the duo into the spotlight, showing voters that lawmakers can effectively cross the aisle to serve the public.
—Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
Verb
In May, delegates from the Dobson Noise Coalition parleyed with delegates from CyrusOne, including an acoustic consultant the company had hired.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2019
Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parley
Noun
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Rull said her boss, Cutié, also didn’t know how the $150,000 for the rodeo and the mayors’ symposium was added to Aviation’s budget.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sulwhasoo’s research with Johns Hopkins University is ongoing, and the company will continue to host the symposium annually to unveil additional research.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The eyeball test says BYU and Cincinnati are legit good, and Texas Tech belongs in that same discussion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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And this model of access, dependent on negotiation and renegotiation and repeated discussions about individual items, is neither sustainable nor capable of delivering aid at the scale that is needed.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shari Glazer is the founder and CEO of Kalos Labs, a consulting agency that advises and strategizes global brands on blockchain technologies, NFTs and cryptocurrency.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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After hosting small dinner parties at their home and doing consulting for other restaurants, the pair has decided to step back into the restaurant world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fund has been used for costs like student pay, conference fees and other operation costs, according to the donation page.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mainly, this conference is just being dominated by longtime football juggernauts Ohio State, Oregon and … Indiana.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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During his first Zoom consultation with clients, Perri always asked them to share their story.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After corresponding with Hallidie, Gillham invited him to Kansas City for a consultation in 1879.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He's said they're also expected to confer about China's purchase of American soybeans and even nuclear matters.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most well-known, however, are the gut health benefits conferred by the pickling process itself.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dohnányi also attended Leonard Bernstein’s conducting seminar at Tanglewood.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The market aims to foster international co-productions and content business development through seminars, project markets, pitch contests and networking opportunities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has earned a reputation as a hardliner on immigration, an image that helped propel her to power amid rising nationalist sentiment and debate over Japan’s identity amid demographic decline.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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