Synonyms of parlayed

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.

Related Words

• expanded
• extended
• boosted
• accelerated
• developed
• increased
• jumped
• augmented
• stretched
• multiplied
• compounded
• swelled
• added (to)
• maximized
• escalated
• skyrocketed
• supplemented
• amplified
• spiked
• stoked
• boomed
• hyped
• followed up
• upped
• enlarged
• built up
• pumped up
• aggrandized
• raised
• accumulated
• inflated
• reinforced
• supersized
• intensified
• prolonged
• complemented
• enhanced
• lengthened
• protracted
• drew out
• elongated
• distended
• bumped (up)
• heightened
• amassed
• strengthened
• dilated
• magnified
• fleshed (out)
• blew up
• ratcheted (up)
• racheted (up)
• collected
• beefed (up)

Dissimilar Words

• curtailed
• shortened
• abbreviated
• contracted
• condensed
• abridged
• compressed
• reduced
• constricted
• decreased
• dwindled
• cut back
• diminished
• downsized
• lowered
• lessened
• retrenched
• subtracted (from)
• abated
• de-escalated
• minified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parlayed

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

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

The contest came down to a crucial turnover from Victor Wembanyama, parlayed with free throws from Brunson, who ultimately won the game 105-104 for the Knicks. — Leocciano Callao, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

But the thread that hooked Howard was how Avedon parlayed his success and status in the world of pop culture to create stirring and thought-provoking images about the wider world. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026