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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 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.
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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
Cauley, a 23-year-old infielder and former third-round draft choice, has parlayed a big league camp invite into a showcase of abilities that’s caught the attention of a first-year manager who was once in his shoes.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Cauley, a 23-year-old infielder and former third-round draft choice, has parlayed a big league camp invite into a showcase of abilities that’s caught the attention of a first-year manager who was once in his shoes.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlayed
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Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This time, there were more events scheduled − 3,300 versus 2,700 − and larger crowds reported in some places, boosted in part by opposition to the war in Iran.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not everything should be accelerated equally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the international benchmark, has jumped more than 50% since the start of March, surpassing the previous record of 46% during Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, they are augmented with powerful AI engines and a large 32GB pool of RAM at an aggressive price.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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One aspect that may have augmented the funds’ difficulties.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Parlayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlayed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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