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as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play
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as in coaxing
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palavering
Verb
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Law Murray will be chatting live on our site for this one.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026 -
He could be seen chatting with his fellow inmates.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many of us don't have the time—or the skill—to work at coaxing flowers out of the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Emery had been incessant in wanting shorter, faster balls from his deeper players, with Villa’s best opportunity of the afternoon stemming from brave passing in combination in the first half, coaxing Fulham onto them before John McGinn whipped a ball into the space behind.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Palavering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palavering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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