parleys 1 of 2

noun

plural of parley
1
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws

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2
as in discussions
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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parleys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parley
as in consults
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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  1. seminars
  2. discussions
  3. consults
  4. conferences
  5. consultations
  6. confers
  7. panels
  8. talks
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • The Czech billionaire still intends to become West Ham’s majority shareholder and discussions are ongoing.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, the government banned media discussions about his health, calling them a national security matter.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussions
Verb
  • That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rodríguez consults him on domestic appointments, including her selection of a Defense Minister, according to three officials familiar with the arrangement.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • New consultations, postoperative checks, and urgent add-ons compete for the same time slots.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Diplomatic efforts today too often grant the Taliban a formal place at the table while limiting contact with Afghan women to informal consultations.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultations
Verb
  • Misadventure and misbehavior leave him stranded on the porch of a sympathetic chef and restaurateur (Antonio Banderas), whose kitchen offers a tumult of volatile personalities and whose soulful wisdom confers a sense of adult responsibilities.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This is tied to their motion or degrees of freedom inside the crystalline material, which also confers multiple flavors or spin patterns to the excitons.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of confers
Noun
  • Crafted from European flax linen with a cotton lining, the light-filtering panels lend windows the same relaxed elegance without leaving a room feeling exposed.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of panels
Noun
  • Inter moved into pole position to sign Spence this week, entering into talks with Spurs over a €30million deal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The 14-point MoU, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, was intended to pave the way for peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
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