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
The renovation team later parlayed that success into their own Magnolia Network channel and brand.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Shot putter Ryan Crouser parlayed his record-setting third gold medal into an acting gig.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Burke parlayed that success — and the media splash that followed — by incorporating it into his pitch for more law firm business.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
McDonough parlayed his Brothers relationships into other roles, including Spielberg’s sci-fi potboiler Minority Report (2002).
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Shot putter Ryan Crouser parlayed his record-setting third gold medal into an acting gig.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Burke parlayed that success — and the media splash that followed — by incorporating it into his pitch for more law firm business.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
McDonough parlayed his Brothers relationships into other roles, including Spielberg’s sci-fi potboiler Minority Report (2002).
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlay
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She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 locations across California, including a wholesale site.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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With a frontline of 7-footer Danny Wolf and 7-1 Vlad Goldin, Michigan shut down space near the basket and forced Nebraska to extend its offense.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Frankenheimer’s ability to use the space around his characters extends to another strength of the film, which is its deft use of Northern Michigan locations.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This aligns with developments in China, where the government is easing regulatory pressures on its tech sector to revitalize the economy and accelerate its AI ambitions to rival America.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Navigators are stationed throughout the country to help people enroll in ACA and Medicaid coverage and are credited with boosting the programs’ enrollment in recent years.—
Amanda Seitz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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On top of its luxurious scent profile, its formula utilizes a mix of Brazilian olive oil and microalgae extract, two antioxidant-rich ingredients that support the skin barrier, boost elasticity and calm inflammation.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
18 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Jiangsu province encouraged enterprises to collaborate with universities such as Nanjing University and Nanjing University of Science and Technology, using big data and AI models to develop general AI solutions for industrial applications.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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The pact brings Seven Bucks fully under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella after the label last June signed a first-look deal with the Disney movie studio to develop films for theatrical and streaming.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Retail: In China, robots are augmenting hotels and retail, disrupting customer and in-store digital experiences and enabling shopping on the go, increasing footfall and customer satisfaction.—
Sudhanshu Duggal,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Navy, specifically, wants a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machinery strapped with guns, jammers and sensors.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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The waistband is made from an elastic that stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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But first and foremost, Fonda is a longtime political activist, stretching from her work speaking out against the Vietnam War to her fight for women's rights, civil rights, and climate change awareness.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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