as in matched
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 paralleled
The book paralleled Plath’s own experiences with depression; the writer tragically died by suicide just a month after the novel’s first UK publication.
—
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
But perhaps the most significant factor in Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising success has been his ability to tap into a largely affluent Indian American community, whose growth and increasing political engagement — and giving — has paralleled his own rise.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The popularity of the practice has paralleled a broader drying out.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
The real-life relationships of The Jeffersons cast often paralleled the TV show.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Broad adoption of surveillance has paralleled the rise of remote work and new digital management capabilities.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
But perhaps the most significant factor in Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising success has been his ability to tap into a largely affluent Indian American community, whose growth and increasing political engagement — and giving — has paralleled his own rise.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The popularity of the practice has paralleled a broader drying out.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
The real-life relationships of The Jeffersons cast often paralleled the TV show.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Broad adoption of surveillance has paralleled the rise of remote work and new digital management capabilities.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralleled
matched
Verb
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The 26 victories matched a school record.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Investigators also found palm prints on the hood of Duckett’s patrol car that matched Teresa, which prosecutors claimed was from her being raped while on the car and trying to push away.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Paralleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralleled. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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