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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
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The American president’s agenda has striking parallels with the way the Hungarian leader used the levers of government to tilt the media, judiciary and electoral system to keep his party in power for 16 years.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
And there are historical parallels.
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Co-creator Lawrence spoke to the parallels between Dylan (Danielle Deadwyler) and Katie (Charly Clive), who each face their own surprises in life, and how loneliness affects them as well as many of the comedy ensemble’s characters in their own ways.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
If looking for a Gesicki-type player, there are parallels to be made with Houston’s Tanner Koziol.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Lawson clearly hates the Empire as much as Maul and doesn't want to attract their attention, and there are some interesting parallels between the pair.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Some see parallels between John Paul II’s opposition to the 2003 war in Iraq and what Leo is saying on Iran.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Upon the news of Vance's next book, social media users spotted some significant parallels to works by another author, celebrated activist bell hooks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Speaking to adult-industry stakeholders, the image that emerges from Radvinsky’s career parallels that of a much more prominent online platform billionaire.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
This mystery dumpling craze parallels that of plushy Labubu dolls, which became a worldwide sensation last year after Lisa, a performer in K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted sporting the toy.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The Straight Creek Trail is an old double-track road that parallels Interstate 70 up to the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, according to White River National Forest.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
As their research deepens, parallels develop.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
It’s located in a part of southwest Charlotte that saw a boom in development after the completion of Interstate 485, which parallels Whitehall Park Drive.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Hardest hit by redevelopment are residents like Michael Ziebel, 88, a Russian emigre whose life parallels a generation on South Beach.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
But south of the tunnel, Highway 1 still parallels a stretch of towering cliffs overlooking a sheltered cove.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
The American president's agenda has striking parallels with the way the Hungarian leader used the levers of government to tilt the media, judiciary and electoral system to keep his party in power for 16 years.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The American president’s agenda has striking parallels with the way the Hungarian leader used the levers of government to tilt the media, judiciary and electoral system to keep his party in power for 16 years.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
And there are historical parallels.
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Co-creator Lawrence spoke to the parallels between Dylan (Danielle Deadwyler) and Katie (Charly Clive), who each face their own surprises in life, and how loneliness affects them as well as many of the comedy ensemble’s characters in their own ways.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
If looking for a Gesicki-type player, there are parallels to be made with Houston’s Tanner Koziol.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Lawson clearly hates the Empire as much as Maul and doesn't want to attract their attention, and there are some interesting parallels between the pair.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Some see parallels between John Paul II’s opposition to the 2003 war in Iraq and what Leo is saying on Iran.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Upon the news of Vance's next book, social media users spotted some significant parallels to works by another author, celebrated activist bell hooks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the behavioral parallels to vertebrate REM sleep are striking.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Speaking to adult-industry stakeholders, the image that emerges from Radvinsky’s career parallels that of a much more prominent online platform billionaire.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
This mystery dumpling craze parallels that of plushy Labubu dolls, which became a worldwide sensation last year after Lisa, a performer in K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted sporting the toy.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The Straight Creek Trail is an old double-track road that parallels Interstate 70 up to the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, according to White River National Forest.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
As their research deepens, parallels develop.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
It’s located in a part of southwest Charlotte that saw a boom in development after the completion of Interstate 485, which parallels Whitehall Park Drive.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Hardest hit by redevelopment are residents like Michael Ziebel, 88, a Russian emigre whose life parallels a generation on South Beach.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
But south of the tunnel, Highway 1 still parallels a stretch of towering cliffs overlooking a sheltered cove.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallels
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That doesn’t mean that all the art being made at Tunnel has a Miami theme or stylistic similarities.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Doomers point to the similarities between now and the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, such as seemingly lax underwriting standards and the rapid proliferation of largely unregulated, mind-numbingly complex debt instruments designed to squeeze value out of thin air.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As of December, Gossamer has $137 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, enough to fund the company into the first quarter of 2027.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Girl in America became her first album to chart on the Billboard 200 chart with 26,900 unit equivalents, opening at Number 22.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Syna World’s logo is debossed onto the lateral heel in gold, which matches the tongue branding, lace dubrae and metal lace tips.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing matches the Santa Lucia Highlands Gals for its unique combination of more than 40 stellar wineries pouring pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and stellar chefs from the Monterey area.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
14 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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David Leach, the head of security, noted that a training program offered by the utility for technician jobs bears resemblances to Oakland’s cadet initiative.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Orbán had vetoed the bill after initially agreeing to it, enraging EU officials and counterparts across the 27-nation bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The committee is held by a slim Republican majority of 13, two ahead of their Democratic counterparts.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their decisions came the day before the House returned to Washington and as both faced the prospect of being expelled from the chamber by their colleagues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his colleagues in other states are reportedly scrutinizing the merger and considering legal action to block it.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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RapidSOS provided Manchester Dispatch with high-accuracy GPS coordinates that put rescuers within feet of the victim in subzero conditions, enabling a grueling multi-agency carry-down operation that saved the hiker’s life.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Officials have recommended people stay vigilant and have an emergency plan in case of a snake bite, including knowing their location, trail names and GPS coordinates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cubans living in South Florida overwhelmingly support some form of military intervention in their home country, according to a new poll published Thursday by CBS Miami partners at The Miami Herald.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Officials are looking for partners to help build World Cup stadiums, rather than handing millions to sports stars.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Parallels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallels. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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