as in to expand
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 parlay
Grande parlayed those early successes to become one of the bestselling music artists of all time — a pop music career marked by nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and two Grammy wins (from 15 nominations), among other accolades.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
And if The Substance is also able to parlay Demi’s success into nominations for its makeup/hairstyling (possible!), visual effects, or sound design (less likely!), that would be even more points.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Blackmon parlays his Young Harris stardom into a spot at Georgia Tech.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2024
And like many top comics, he’s parlayed his talent and timing into Hollywood roles, too.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
And if The Substance is also able to parlay Demi’s success into nominations for its makeup/hairstyling (possible!), visual effects, or sound design (less likely!), that would be even more points.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Blackmon parlays his Young Harris stardom into a spot at Georgia Tech.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2024
And like many top comics, he’s parlayed his talent and timing into Hollywood roles, too.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlay
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Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company extended its Combination Period to March 22, 2025, with several stock redemptions occurring in connection with these extensions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition to Trump, the White House extended an invitation to Melania Trump, but a source familiar with the planning said she is not expected to accompany her husband.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Funding of clean energy, notably from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is boosting development of clean energy in all its forms and creating good jobs for the U.S. labor force.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Whether for sensitive tasks or everyday use, reputable VPN services will boost both your security and speed.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Speed, distraction, infrastructure and, as a Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation revealed in 2018, the increasing presence of large trucks and SUVs with their higher front ends, have all played a role, along with factors, including darkness and impairment.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The team developed a set of robotic duck feet that replicated the natural swimming motion of a mallard on the water.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Historically, alliances have been forged by individual leaders and have served to augment a nation’s strength in case of war.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Lores says repeatedly finding moments to learn and augment his overall skill set was a significant trigger shot to his career.Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The basin stretches over eastern Montana, western North Dakota and South Dakota and the southern Canadian province of Saskatchewan.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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But that Friday the second-grader was elated to stretch her legs for a bear drive on state game land with her grandfather, her dad, and a dozen of his buddies.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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