PARLAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

parlay

verb

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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 Young women with a preternatural knack for social media began flocking to the field, parlaying viral content into high-net-worth clientele, who value their aesthetic as much—or even more—than their planning skills. —

Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Air Mail, 2 May 2026 Alba isn’t alone — a number of former child and teen stars have parlayed early success into impressive wealth, from billion-dollar business ventures to sprawling entertainment empires, including Jami Gertz and Selena Gomez. —

Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Dimitris says his father parlayed the win in Boston for a meeting with President Harry Truman. —

Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The Wolves then parlayed that closing run into a pair of impressive series victories. —

Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parlay

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The chain eventually expanded to other nameplates — Banana Republic and Old Navy — and now generates more than $15 billion in sales globally.

— Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
That means expanding the Renter’s Tax Credit, protecting homeowners from rising costs and making sure renters know their rights and can access homelessness prevention services.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026