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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
Harold Maass, The Week, 6 Apr. 2023
The three men have agreed to a parley after Prince Philip’s funeral, a last-ditch effort to resolve some of the family conflicts that drove Harry from his ancestral home.
—Time, 10 Jan. 2023
Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019
Iran’s reluctance to parley comes from the very top.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Thursday's parley was the first formal meeting between senior diplomats from the two nations since Riyadh severed ties in 2016 after Iranian protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts in response to Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 6 Apr. 2023
The three men have agreed to a parley after Prince Philip’s funeral, a last-ditch effort to resolve some of the family conflicts that drove Harry from his ancestral home.
—Time, 10 Jan. 2023
Verb
The tectonic buzz and growl of a didgeridoo, played with athletic skill by Harry Wilson, parleyed with the music, then settled beneath it like bedrock.
—Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 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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The fourth edition of Prada Frames, the annual symposium of cross-disciplinary talks running in tandem with Milan’s Salone del Mobile, pulled into the city’s Centrale train station last week—and delved into some of today’s most urgent issues through the lens of design and culture.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition to recreating the ISS and shuttle, the students also programmed the drones to form an astronaut walking on the moon, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and the symposium's logo.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But while most discussions focused on the negative aspects of AI – stealing the vocals, notes and likenesses of public figures without permission – Travis represents a productive use of the technology.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Johnson said Wednesday’s discussions involved not only House lawmakers, but Republicans in the Senate, as well.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Noland spoke last week at a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Biden's address in Chicago to the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled drew varying reactions from Democrats and Republicans alike.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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John Mercer, head of research and retail analyst at Coresight Research, believes Shein, as well as Temu, will lose the advantage conferred by de minimis exemptions on U.S. import duties.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Attorneys for Khalil and the Department of Justice conferred with Farbiarz later Friday at a hearing not accessible to the public.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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King Userkaf’s family relationships are a subject of scholarly debate, but he’s generally believed to have been the father of at least one son, Sahure, who later became pharaoh.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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