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 same can be said of Mescal, who’s already parlayed playing men of muscular physique and melancholy dispositions into above-the-title movie stardom.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Fasano’s 9-year-old daughter hoped to parlay it into a FaceTime call with certain pop singer.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Many of these girls have bought a single cow and parlayed that into a small herd while supporting entire families with the proceeds.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Fasano’s 9-year-old daughter hoped to parlay it into a FaceTime call with certain pop singer.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Many of these girls have bought a single cow and parlayed that into a small herd while supporting entire families with the proceeds.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parlay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlay
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Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most recent direct interpretation is Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s collaboration with LVMH’s luxury bag brand Moynat but bigger picture, luxury’s charm offensive extends from Glossier to Balenciaga—both of which transformed recent product launches into key-chain charm versions.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have a sportier look than the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses thanks to a wraparound design that extends its colorful lenses around a person's temples.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The nanophotonic device could accelerate advances in communications, precision measurement, and even environmental monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Consider how closed captioning, originally developed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, now benefits millions in noisy environments or when audio isn't available.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drought concerns in the Midwest and Northeast Widespread moderate drought has developed recently in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where precipitation during August was well below normal (rainfall deficits of 3 to 5 inches).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Little Market is meant to augment the larger restaurant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Attempts to formalize English at the federal level stretch back decades.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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