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as in similarities
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 equivalents
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 matches
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 parallels
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The stadium and its development highlight certain parallels to the Bears’ proposal to buy and redevelop Arlington International Racecourse.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Other analysts have warned that this seismic set of public offerings could signal the top of the market, and drew parallels with the late-1990s dot-com bubble.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There are some parallels with what was done with the 2014 to '16 outbreak, routing people who had potential exposures through specific airports where there were CDC staff.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 May 2026
There are some parallels to the two.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The 38-year-old legend sees the parallels in their style.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Amazon sensed strong parallels with Marvel's hugely-successful Thor films which put Chris Hemsworth on the map.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The victories pushed Arvada West into Saturday afternoon’s semifinal, as the Wildcats continue to play with parallels to the program’s lone state title team, the 1994 squad featuring National Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Their rise parallels growing curiosity about volcanic wines and the role geology plays in shaping character and place.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In this way, democracy parallels jazz.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Even though the race generally parallels Interstate 70, runners seldom notice the highway.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The film — set amid Ireland’s care system — has remarkable, and coincidental, parallels with Keoghan’s own upbringing as a foster kid from one of Dublin’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Haunting Hour parallels practically write themselves.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Balzac parallels the photographic image and the latent idea.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
How to Plan a Trip The Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway runs west to east between the cities of Troutdale and The Dalles, along the Oregon–Washington state line and the Columbia River, and parallels Interstate 84, where cars move at a much faster pace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are obvious parallels between Andreessen’s language and some of the show’s characters.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The stadium and its development highlight certain parallels to the Bears’ proposal to buy and redevelop Arlington International Racecourse.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Other analysts have warned that this seismic set of public offerings could signal the top of the market, and drew parallels with the late-1990s dot-com bubble.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There are some parallels with what was done with the 2014 to '16 outbreak, routing people who had potential exposures through specific airports where there were CDC staff.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 May 2026
There are some parallels to the two.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The 38-year-old legend sees the parallels in their style.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Amazon sensed strong parallels with Marvel's hugely-successful Thor films which put Chris Hemsworth on the map.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The victories pushed Arvada West into Saturday afternoon’s semifinal, as the Wildcats continue to play with parallels to the program’s lone state title team, the 1994 squad featuring National Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Verb
The Brecon, originally built in 1914 and now comprising 18 rooms and four suites, parallels Singer’s approach to artistically blending past and present.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Their rise parallels growing curiosity about volcanic wines and the role geology plays in shaping character and place.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In this way, democracy parallels jazz.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Even though the race generally parallels Interstate 70, runners seldom notice the highway.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The film — set amid Ireland’s care system — has remarkable, and coincidental, parallels with Keoghan’s own upbringing as a foster kid from one of Dublin’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Haunting Hour parallels practically write themselves.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Balzac parallels the photographic image and the latent idea.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
How to Plan a Trip The Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway runs west to east between the cities of Troutdale and The Dalles, along the Oregon–Washington state line and the Columbia River, and parallels Interstate 84, where cars move at a much faster pace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallels
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By studying past hurricanes, AI models can identify similarities with current storms and help forecasters detect important changes earlier.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The teams look for similarities, not exact matches, Page said.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Models like Mythos are unique today, but history is clear that open-weight equivalents will follow.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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How different to the NASA equivalents at Cape Canaveral (then Cape Kennedy) and Houston, which were already well established in the national lexicon by the late '60s.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Cities across India observe Holi, but the energy and crowd size vary significantly by region, so travelers should research which destination matches their tolerance for intensity before booking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The Portugal midfielder would join on a free transfer and is seen as one of those ‘market opportunities’ who also matches their playing philosophy.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The market cadence of the past few months has some uncomfortable resemblances to the early 2025 path leading up to that tariff-panic crescendo.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unlike its counterparts, the Twelve South AirFly SE has an impressive battery life, offering up to 20 hours of power for your entire travel day (and then some).—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday, before Mayor Johnson arrived, members of the delegation toured sustainability facilities with their counterparts from the City of Rome.—
Vince Gerasole,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Many scientists believe that the vocal systems of great apes were too limited to be considered precursors of human language, but the work of Crockford, Berthet and their colleagues suggests otherwise.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The temperature data comes from the India Meteorological Department, processed through IMD Live and mapped to the nearest facility coordinates.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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When an American battalion was trapped behind enemy lines in World War I, a pigeon delivered the coordinates that helped save the soldiers when no human messenger could.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The conflict with Iran has not helped the implementation of the peace plan, complicating diplomatic relationships and dominating the attention of international partners.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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“Parallels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallels. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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