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
Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
For that reason, Napoleon penetrated enemy territory along parallel roads.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In 2006, the company introduced CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) as a proprietary parallel computing platform and application programming interface.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The season parallels the university’s academic year, starting in September and ending in May.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
The officers used a search pattern in which boats snaked back and forth, moving outward from the shoreline, in increasingly long lines parallel to it, Renner said.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
For that reason, Napoleon penetrated enemy territory along parallel roads.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
Christian Petersen/Getty Images The parallel is undeniable.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In 2006, the company introduced CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) as a proprietary parallel computing platform and application programming interface.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The season parallels the university’s academic year, starting in September and ending in May.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallel
Adjective
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Using too much detergent can also have a similar result, leaving behind a residue that causes stiff fibers and reduced absorbency.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Tragically, under similar circumstances in 2005, federal district judge Joan Lefkow’s husband and mother were killed in an attempt on her life.—
Andre M. Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The storyline seemed to have similarities to what happened on your season of The Bachelorette.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 July 2025
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That event contained eerie similarities to the flood that occurred over the weekend, when slow-moving thunderstorms trained over a large area of the Hill Country during the late evening of July 16, 1987.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Both mother and daughter let their long hair flow down their backs, nearly matching in length.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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But polls show a growing consensus among Americans that women's sports should be for women, and that Title IX has been stretched out of all resemblance to its original intent.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Great for everything from a day at the pool to a trip abroad, per shopper reviews, this spacious carryall immediately caught our attention for bearing a striking resemblance to the tote Meghan Markle used to showcase a colorful garden haul, thanks to its woven texture and faux leather handle.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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All of this determines why Le Bernardin is expensive, but not as much as many others in New York, and considerably less than Parisian counterparts.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Certain types of roofing materials are designed to reflect more sunlight than their counterparts, leading to cooler interiors.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The company works with SpaceX for rides to the International Space Station and coordinates with NASA for the usage of the I.S.S. for its astronauts.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Every frame of every possible film exists as coordinates...—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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“Parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallel. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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