as in to expand
to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value
He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship.
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Recent Examples of parlay
After earning just under $3 million through the course of his 12-year pro career, Bridgeman managed to parlay that into franchising Wendy's restaurants, according to ESPN's Baxter Holmes.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Johansen also successfully parlayed his skills into acting, appearing in experimental films like John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Up Your Legs Forever in the early '70s and making cameo appearances in TV series like Miami Vice and The Equalizer.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
That on-the-field success has parlayed into a lucrative podcasting gig, acting jobs, endorsements and more.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
But like candid reality shows, the secret goal of everyone in the game is to get a little bit more famous, parlaying their Traitors stint into more projects, and maybe even future appearances on this or other shows!
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Johansen also successfully parlayed his skills into acting, appearing in experimental films like John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Up Your Legs Forever in the early '70s and making cameo appearances in TV series like Miami Vice and The Equalizer.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
That on-the-field success has parlayed into a lucrative podcasting gig, acting jobs, endorsements and more.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
But like candid reality shows, the secret goal of everyone in the game is to get a little bit more famous, parlaying their Traitors stint into more projects, and maybe even future appearances on this or other shows!
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlay
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Several hours later, the judge expanded his order to prevent the Trump administration from deporting any migrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Holland and Sasser will be suspended for one game, and Stewart will be suspended for two games. Oklahoma City aims to extend its 10-game winning streak as the Thunder face off against the Detroit Pistons.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The final minutes of the horror movie show her being engulfed in darkness until a match is struck, revealing a candle with someone’s hand extended over the flame.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stories like this demonstrate how the right blend of philanthropic and investment capital can accelerate progress by making life-changing solutions available today while also laying a foundation for long-term growth.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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The annual increases will likely boost additional retirees beyond the $300,000 mark soon because there are five additional retirees currently being paid more than $280,000 each, according to statistics from the state comptroller’s office.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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Playing in the Club World Cup this summer should only boost Benfica’s global profile.—
Robert Kidd,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meteorologists and experts said the reduction in balloons will reduce forecast quality and increase risk during severe weather.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Traditional wells take longer to develop but can produce oil for decades.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, Chanel reinforced its horological credibility by introducing an in-house J12 movement developed with Kenissi, a renowned Swiss manufacturer cofounded by Chanel and Tudor.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Attention also could be paid to dismantling foreign anticompetitive market distortions, in order to augment the benefits achieved through the Task Force.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The rubber match has augmented stakes in a Tournament field with increasing parity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Present-day mid-level leaders are already being stretched like never before.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlook for Wednesday confirms an enhanced risk area stretching from extreme northeast Texas and northern Louisiana through Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and into Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and western Ohio.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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