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
Bob Uecker, who parlayed six laughable seasons as a light-hitting catcher into a second career in comedy highlighted by hilarious turns in the Major League movies, on The Tonight Show and in beer commercials, died Thursday.
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Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
But Suarez parlayed his notoriety as figurehead of the Magic City into about a dozen lucrative side jobs.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
As Anthony Volpe prepares for his third big league season, the Yankees are hoping the shortstop can parlay an encouraging October into a full season of offensive production.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
Darnold parlayed his year as an understudy into a one-year, $10 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings last spring.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
But Suarez parlayed his notoriety as figurehead of the Magic City into about a dozen lucrative side jobs.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
As Anthony Volpe prepares for his third big league season, the Yankees are hoping the shortstop can parlay an encouraging October into a full season of offensive production.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
Darnold parlayed his year as an understudy into a one-year, $10 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings last spring.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlay
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The world’s second-largest economy met official annual growth target last year, expanding 5.0%, as a barrage of stimulus measures kicked in.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The potential economic consequences extend beyond price hikes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Increasing warmth also extended the window for foraging the rats.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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As digital transformation accelerates, leaders like Balatka with Semantic Visions are paving the way for a more resilient and efficient supply chain industry.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Our energy strategy must prioritize affordability for residents while accelerating our transition toward sustainable energy sources.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, those two recommendations affirmed CTU’s position that despite claims to the contrary, the district has the revenue to boost salaries and staffing as the union proposed, union officials said at a Wednesday news conference.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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If implemented, the measures would boost the automaker's raw material costs and likely hurt sales demand.—
Nora Eckert and Nathan Gomes,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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As per Healthline, patches or ulcers may indicate abnormal cell growth, which can develop into malignant tumors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The company is working to develop both a small- and medium-lift rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The military has been deployed in this role for years, and President Biden relied on the same emergency authority to augment their numbers.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The spontaneity of form also allows Thatcher to stretch wholly different creative muscles.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Companies need to encourage all their employees and applicants to stretch their boundaries, learn new skills and prepare themselves for the jobs of the future.—
Phillip Molnar,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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