PARLAYED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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 a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport’s biggest stage. —

Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport's biggest stage. —

CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport’s biggest stage. —

Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026 Having built his fame through social media and then parlayed his skills at climbing vertiginous structures, photography and drone operation into a lucrative art career — one partly built on non-fungible tokens — Wright has a narrative that’s also a quintessentially 21st-century success story. —

Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 The Dearborn, Michigan, native, a former sixth-round pick by the San Diego Padres acquired by the Marlins in the Luis Arraez trade in 2024, parlayed that initial MLB success into a chance to participate in the World Baseball Classic for Italy. —

Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Stout, a 2022 fourth-round pick, parlayed a breakout season into the top punter contract in the NFL. —

Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Alec Pierce parlayed a breakout season into a major payday. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026 Finalists on The Traitors last season, including winners Gabby Windey and Dylan Efron, parlayed their success on the show into wide-ranging careers on TV and in podcasting. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026

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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.

— Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.

— Chase Jordan April 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026