as in similar
having qualities in common
parallel lives of two friends who first met in college
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as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
her professor pointed out some parallels between the two novels
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
an advance that is without parallel in the history of virology
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as in to match
to be the exact counterpart of
developments in the television show paralleled those in the lead actor's real life
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Recent Examples of parallel
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, no direct parallels with our solar system have been observed.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The statistic parallels a Council on Criminal Justice report in July showing that most categories of crime have also dropped in other cities across America.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Instead, swim parallel to the shore and away from the rip current's grip.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, no direct parallels with our solar system have been observed.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The San Andres range parallels the old Chihuahua Trail, which in the 1500’s linked Mexico City with the northern territorial capital of Santa Fe.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The statistic parallels a Council on Criminal Justice report in July showing that most categories of crime have also dropped in other cities across America.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallel
Adjective
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Richardson finished third in the semi-final; however, her time was fast enough to award her a non-automatic qualifying spot in the final, similar to what happened with her in Budapest.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On tables set up in the plaza were candies from Mexico, as well as flags, small hats and boards for Loteria, a game similar to bingo.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of similarities to the previous campaign, with the No 10 — now Wirtz — pushing up to the last line alongside the striker, while Salah stays high on the right wing.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the similarities are definitely there.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The addictive opioid drug is 50 times more potent than morphine and can trigger a fatal overdose with as little as 2 milligrams, the equivalent of a few grains of salt.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The heft of batteries means EVs are generally a few hundred kilograms heavier than their fossil fuel equivalents.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The long silhouette with trumpet hems that ended mid-calf continued throughout the collection — as skirts worn with blouson coats, as dresses with matching flyaway scarves and ties, and as trench coats.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets sold California, Iowa, Maryland and Massachusetts matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By way of comparison, Fox averaged a little north of 13 million viewers with its analogous Week 1 window a year ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The look bore a similar resemblance to her 1990s runway style, which almost always included choppy, short — and sometimes spiky — layers no longer than her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the resemblance was uncanny, from their matching smiles to their auburn-red hair, which Julia wore down in loose waves and Emma styled in a messy ponytail.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer reports that jobs requiring AI skills pay an average of 56% more than their non-AI counterparts, and that the skill sets demanded in these roles are evolving 66% faster than in traditional jobs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To break those down, The Athletic convened the following discussion between Dodgers beat writer Fabian Ardaya and his Padres counterpart, Dennis Lin.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By reducing time spent at charging stations, the technology aims to make the EV ownership experience more comparable to refueling a conventional vehicle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallel. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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