parleyed

Definition of parleyednext
past tense of parley
as in consulted
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 parleyed Williams parleyed his success with the Eagles into a four-year, $104 million deal with the Patriots this offseason. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
  • Weiss walked over to the Washington set and consulted with Doukopil, Cordes and Gutman during a break, providing a bipartisan list of government officials and activists who were subjected to politically motivated violence in recent years.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Passing does not make someone an ordained rabbi; ordination is conferred through private rabbis and schools, and most Orthodox communities do not recognize female rabbis.
    Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Measles resets the immune system, wiping out some of the immunity conferred by other vaccines.
    Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Parleyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleyed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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