parleying

verb

Definition of parleyingnext
present participle of parley
as in consulting
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. conferring
  2. discussing
  3. talking
Verb
  • Another possibility is conferring with a human travel agent.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Supreme Court interpreted these rules as conferring on it the right to judicial review of future legislation, although lawmakers themselves were divided on the matter.
    Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of conferring
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  • From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • But talking with local filmmakers and industry heads reveals a more sobering picture this year.
    Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That's the tricky part about talking to a machine.
    Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
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