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
Dan Gilroy, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
In parallel with the wage increase, Bank of America is intensifying efforts to broaden its workforce.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Queen City Drive parallels Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 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
Many people saw parallels between Andor and the real world.
—Dan Gilroy, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
In parallel with the wage increase, Bank of America is intensifying efforts to broaden its workforce.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Because so much of Janelle and Lisa’s work is about pattern recognition, visual twinning and parallels in objects and language, stretching the experience across two buildings naturally builds in space to process these various connections.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Queen City Drive parallels Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 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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Ride-sharing Services Uber and its European equivalent, Bolt, operate in London.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cash and equivalents constitute 45% of total assets, providing the company with flexibility to make investments, pursue acquisitions, and navigate challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 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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Most faculty serve a probationary period of five to seven years before they are granted tenure, a milestone somewhat analogous to reaching partnership in a law firm.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Tyler Robinson’s mother saw those images on the news the day after the shooting, and noticed a resemblance to her son, according to court documents.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fox’s makeup bore a similar resemblance to the ghostly complexion of the Antoinette era, too.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clearly Putin is determined to see nothing less than the destruction of a democratic Ukraine tethered to Europe and has no respect for the international rule of law or his counterparts.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Senate’s counterpart held its own briefing last week, before news of the second strike.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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