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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 parlays
There are also nods to Audemars Piguet’s more recent history, like a cool Marshall jukebox packed with songs from AP collaborators—Mark Ronson, John Mayer, and Raye, among them—which parlays the strong music seam that runs though the new AP House.
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Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlays
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The sequel significantly expands the scope of the original film’s story, moving from a single deadly night with one family into a much larger and more dangerous world of power-hungry rivals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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The darkly satiric film expands to LA, SF, and DC next week and nationwide throughout April.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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With drought conditions expected to continue, officials say preparation extends beyond the fire line.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That humble ethos still extends to how films are made.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lohan keeps up her energy with a mix of morning tonics and strategic midday boosts.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Proponents argue that working in increments boosts productivity by giving the brain breaks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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After an incredible cameo from former SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, the story jumps forward three years, as Valerie is offered a starring role on the first show ever to be written by AI.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Oil jumps despite record draw On Wednesday, more than 30 countries in the International Energy Agency agreed to the biggest-ever coordinated drawdown of global oil reserves of 400 million barrels, about 40% of which will come from the United States.—
Timothy Gardner,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Advanced tier is perfect for mid-level and large companies, which further augments your accounting department with Excel data sync capabilities along with backup and restore functionality.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Parlays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlays. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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