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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
Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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
Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019
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
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Noun
Republicans suggested that Trump's policies would be the start of a parley with foreign countries.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parley
Noun
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But tonight , the story of FDR’s visit to Miami will be retold at a symposium at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in downtown Miami, a stone’s throw from the courthouse where Zangara was sentenced to die.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is a historic relationship between visual art and nuclear war, said Jim Walsh, a senior research associate at the MIT Security Studies Program on nuclear weapons risk issues in Iran and North Korea, who is also a speaker at the exhibit’s closing symposium.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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But this close approach will serve as a convenient opportunity for identifying Uranus in a small telescope without the need of consulting a sky map.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The links require Cook Islands leaders to consult with Wellington on deals with other countries that might affect New Zealand.—
CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the ResiDay housing conference in November, White House housing director Bill Pulte said that a decision on the IPO would happen sometime by the end of that quarter or early this year, but that decision has yet to come.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That statement prompted a consultation with the hospital's child abuse pediatrician, who then filed a CPS report.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Being included in it could confer legitimacy upon a nation or an opposition party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In fall 2025, the major enrolled 12 students and conferred one degree, according to school data.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Disney Food & Wine Festival runs through April 27 at Disney California Adventure with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rothman’s tenure has been marked by his efforts to increase state funding amid federal cuts, debates over free speech on campus amid pro-Palestinian protests, and declining enrollment leading to eight branch campus closures.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Parley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parley. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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