parlayed

verb

past tense of parlay
as in expanded
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 parlayed In March, Rob Rausch, who broke out on Love Island USA, then parlayed that into a winning run on the latest season of The Traitors, signed with UTA and now shares an agent with James McAvoy and Theo James. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 San Jose native Roberto Mendoza parlayed humble beginnings as a dishwasher into a culinary career at Michelin star restaurants. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Her love for the genre runs deep — her mom even put her in yodeling lessons at a young age, and Michelle then parlayed the skill into a college scholarship. — Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Faye, and her husband/producing partner, have parlayed this notoriety into indie, cool-kid projects that are just commercial enough that some of the target audiences’ boomer parents may also watch. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Only when McDaniels parlayed that into a head-coaching gig with the Raiders before the ’22 season, the wheels came off. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026 Trouba parlayed a rebound season with the Ducks into this contract. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Both parlayed their success into Hollywood careers—Presley dominating musical comedies, and Boone starring in studio features like the sci-fi classic Journey to the Center of the Earth. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlayed
  1. expanded
  2. extended
  3. boosted
  4. accelerated
  5. developed
  6. increased
  7. jumped
  8. augmented
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  • The company also acquired a bank, expanded to tourism and even considered buying an airline.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Plans call for the addition of 9,000 more homes and expanded retail, including a supermarket and home improvement store, over the next two decades.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded
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  • The England Under-18 international declined to sign a professional contract with Rovers, who instead extended his scholarship agreement into a third year.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Route 79 is extended to serve the 40th Street Market-Frankford (L) stop on every other trip.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of boosted
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  • The Pole accelerated on the stage’s fourth ascent of the Col d’Eze, but couldn’t open a gap.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Inequality has accelerated at an ever-growing pace, blowing past that of any previous eras, including the Gilded Age.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Sabio said the proposals were developed through conversations with residents rather than solely by his campaign.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel itself was built in 1913 when the neighborhood was being developed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of developed
Verb
  • Diagnoses of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and behave, have increased roughly fivefold over the past couple of decades.
    — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Confusion reigns Wright asserted that the seven-day average of oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz had increased to 9 million barrels per day.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • The number of QOFs grew from about 1,300 to 12,800, with the largest one-year increase in QOZ property occurring between 2020 and 2021, when the total jumped from $44 billion to $66 billion.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Tuition plus fees at four-year public schools, which were harder hit, jumped 35% over the same period.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of jumped
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of augmented

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“Parlayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlayed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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