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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
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2026
Notifications and requests for parley must be unambiguously left by the cyber privateer so as to allow the right of parley to be exercised in a timely fashion.
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Rick Bennett,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2022
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.
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Matthew Guerrieri,
Washington Post,
17 Oct. 2019
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Noun
And, as part of the risk calculation, this parleys into the probability assessment.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2026
Notifications and requests for parley must be unambiguously left by the cyber privateer so as to allow the right of parley to be exercised in a timely fashion.
—
Rick Bennett,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
This international exposure Emad hopes to parley into a Hollywood career.
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John Bleasdale,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parley
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Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
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The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.
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South Florida has the survivors to consult before that option is gone.
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For Nanea, a Hawaiian girl in the 1940s, the company consulted a Pearl Harbor witness.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During the news conference, Bluthenthal's two children delivered a plea for justice via video, while his mother spoke directly to the crowd.
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And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man.
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He was seen quietly conferring with his lawyers and appeared focused.
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Earlier this year, as his nomination and confirmation were playing out, the general counsels of the regional banks conferred over how easily reserve bank presidents could be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The methods used to measure whether vaccines work, and the way they were discussed during the recent seminar, are not a side issue.
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The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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