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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Your lymph nodes exist in specific spots along lymphatic vessels, which basically run parallel to your blood vessels.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Resolution 1701 has been the cornerstone of talks to end the last year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which erupted in parallel with the war in Gaza and has dramatically escalated over the last five weeks.
—Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
More spectators ran across the infield, and a few paralleled her on the other side of the barrier fence set up on the track.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
In a pattern of new filings ever week, the civil cases are running parallel to some extent to the criminal case and Combs’ appeal on being denied pre-trial release.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Your lymph nodes exist in specific spots along lymphatic vessels, which basically run parallel to your blood vessels.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Bitcoin's price dropped more than three percent in recent days from a near record high, moving in parallel with a decrease in former President Donald Trump's chances of winning the upcoming presidential election.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Resolution 1701 has been the cornerstone of talks to end the last year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which erupted in parallel with the war in Gaza and has dramatically escalated over the last five weeks.
—Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Parent involvement often parallels a child’s life success.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
More spectators ran across the infield, and a few paralleled her on the other side of the barrier fence set up on the track.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallel
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How Are Stuffing and Dressing Similar The recipes for stuffing and dressing are very similar.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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While the names may be similar (and the search results all ajumble), kissing biscuits are most assuredly meant for breakfast, not dessert.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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There’s no denying the similarities between the brain’s role in romantic chemistry and attraction; both heavily impact our reward systems.Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Once again, Towson University cannot move forward with a new doctorate due to its similarity to a degree program at Morgan State University, the Maryland Higher Education Commission has ruled.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Designed exclusively for the 2024 Mac Mini M4, this Stand & Hub matches the size and look of the new Mac Mini M4 perfectly.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Any time the Buffalo Bills have matched up with the Chiefs over the past few seasons, the games have typically been thrillers.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The potential for outsized influence by a foreign power in a country’s internal affairs is analogous to the American discussion over fracking.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The artist agents of recent years look to play an analogous role on behalf of artists themselves.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Online, suspicion was often aimed at the victims’ family members as well as unaffiliated Delphi residents and men across the US — anyone and everyone who bore a passing resemblance to the sketch.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Even if they are not inspired by ballot parties, the get-togethers bear an uncanny resemblance to them.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Australian filmmakers are more interested than ever in collaborating with Indian counterparts.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Its counterpart, the Calming Serum, features mugwort and green tea, to reduce dermal irritation.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a decline in comparable store sales and strategic pricing investments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The box-office success of Tim Burton’s Batman got CBS to open its checkbook to give those fans a comparable network show, and The Flash spared no expense.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The coordinates also serve a practical purpose for travelers wishing to cutdown on luggage.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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In his new role, and based in L.A., Smith helps run the official NFL Instagram, NFL Style, captures and coordinates getting ready content in players’ homes, and works with agents to help forge and manage relationships between athletes and various fashion houses.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallel. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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