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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
Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the situation at the Ankara State Theater has uncomfortable parallels with the recent shuttering of the Kennedy Center in Washington in response to the artists boycotting it in protest at its rebranding.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
And if audiences or critics wish to reach for contemporary parallels drawn from other examples of reprehensible violence?
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The parallels between South Africa and the United States are undeniable, and yet Tutu’s journey reminds us that even in the face of systemic hatred, faith and hope can be acts of rebellion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Hyland captures the parallels between the two couples.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has found success in both scripted and documentary films, many of which explore the legacy of authoritarianism in Europe and its parallels with the present.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Montana also learned to see parallels between great founders and elite athletes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
But the parallels to real life are too obvious to ignore.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Karrin Vasby Anderson, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The backstory Part of the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Jerome’s history parallels that of Aspen’s.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Public health The fight over clean energy funding parallels another legal battle in North Texas focused on air quality monitoring.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Their bold bid to subpoena Wiles also parallels their effort to seek similar testimony from Rubio, who as Florida’s senator privately met with Rivera, Nuhfer and Gorrin at a hotel in Washington in 2017.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The Athletic Mindset And The 90-Minute Mindset The athletic mindset parallels career productivity because both involve complex tasks, feedback, skill development, setbacks and long-term effort.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Congressional Democrats have also seized on Nazi Germany parallels amid ICE’s crackdown.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Front Street parallels the sea, whose storms and giant blocks of ice have sometimes beaten the business district flat.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
And in 2023’s Hijab Butch Blues, Lamya H (a pseudonym) bravely reimagines the stories of important women from Islamic history, noting parallels with her own contemporary struggles.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the situation at the Ankara State Theater has uncomfortable parallels with the recent shuttering of the Kennedy Center in Washington in response to the artists boycotting it in protest at its rebranding.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
And if audiences or critics wish to reach for contemporary parallels drawn from other examples of reprehensible violence?
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The parallels between South Africa and the United States are undeniable, and yet Tutu’s journey reminds us that even in the face of systemic hatred, faith and hope can be acts of rebellion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Hyland captures the parallels between the two couples.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has found success in both scripted and documentary films, many of which explore the legacy of authoritarianism in Europe and its parallels with the present.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Montana also learned to see parallels between great founders and elite athletes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
But the parallels to real life are too obvious to ignore.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The fracturing of the television audience parallels the schisms in America’s political culture, with viewers and voters increasingly sheltering in partisan echo chambers.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The backstory Part of the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Jerome’s history parallels that of Aspen’s.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Public health The fight over clean energy funding parallels another legal battle in North Texas focused on air quality monitoring.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Their bold bid to subpoena Wiles also parallels their effort to seek similar testimony from Rubio, who as Florida’s senator privately met with Rivera, Nuhfer and Gorrin at a hotel in Washington in 2017.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The Athletic Mindset And The 90-Minute Mindset The athletic mindset parallels career productivity because both involve complex tasks, feedback, skill development, setbacks and long-term effort.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Congressional Democrats have also seized on Nazi Germany parallels amid ICE’s crackdown.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Front Street parallels the sea, whose storms and giant blocks of ice have sometimes beaten the business district flat.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallels
Noun
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The conversation between Nevin and Cholowsky during their hourlong lunch mostly was about their similarities at the same stage in their careers and the ways Nevin approached the day-to-day of his draft year.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some noticed similarities between the Native and Vietnamese colonial experiences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And while these drugs are discounted from their list prices, nearly half of the medications on TrumpRx have generic equivalents that can be purchased elsewhere, often at lower prices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The experience of liking seems to be triggered by different neurotransmitters, most likely endorphins and endocannabinoids (the natural equivalents of heroin and cannabis, respectively).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Looking for the balance of gases in the atmosphere that matches the balance of today would be an example of overly restricting our search to planets that are similar to Earth in a way that would exclude most Earth-like planets throughout Earth’s entire history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the product information matches the recall, stop feeding it to your baby immediately.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
17 Feb. 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
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For all the resemblances between the ancient incarceration system and our own, the differences are real.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For the research, the scientists searched for lambda hyperons and their antimatter counterparts, antilambdas.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cabot experienced firsthand the extremity of public shaming that women have long experienced when in the negative spotlight of the media, one their male counterparts often seem to avoid.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The task force coordinates between federal agencies on what authorities to use in specific scenarios and how to mitigate any threat from drones.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the men provided their GPS coordinates and with the help of the Alpine Rescue Corps and the use of drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras, the skiers were quickly located and rescued.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Parallels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallels. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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