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
Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In Al-Birka Square, a crowded marketplace area in Deir al Balah, a parallel money market has emerged where people flit from broker to broker trying to find the one who will cash their paycheck with the lowest commission.
—Bilal Shbair and Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
All-electric vehicles will be produced in parallel with JLR plug-in hybrids, like the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, and its internal combustion engines.
—Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
Thomas' new role parallels his character from the 1999 adaptation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Zoom out: Other sections currently closed for construction include a portion near Atrium Health off Morehead Street and Kings Drive and a portion parallel to Freedom Park.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In Al-Birka Square, a crowded marketplace area in Deir al Balah, a parallel money market has emerged where people flit from broker to broker trying to find the one who will cash their paycheck with the lowest commission.
—Bilal Shbair and Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
As Shelly attempts to reconcile with her estranged daughter Hannah, played by Billie Lourd, Anderson drew many parallels from her own life for inspiration.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
All-electric vehicles will be produced in parallel with JLR plug-in hybrids, like the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, and its internal combustion engines.
—Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
The 9,200 growth parallels the region’s aging population and its need for medical services.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
Thomas' new role parallels his character from the 1999 adaptation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parallel
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Lawyers for the county and the homeowners’ associations didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment, but have denied similar allegations in previous lawsuits.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Join me in channeling Garner’s unofficial winter uniform with similar sweaters, jeans, and trousers from Amazon starting at $20.Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Arm argued that similarities to the Arm ISA designate the CPU designs as Arm derivatives, but according to Dr. Annavaran’s testimony, the hardware is still developed independently of the ISA.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The two women are coworkers at a clinic, which is about where their similarities end.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a photo and video shared on the Chiefs' official Instagram account, the NFL star can be seen walking down the airplane stairs wearing a denim jacket and matching denim pants covered with what appears to be white lace accents.Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Self-publishing is analogous to modern communication, but more in relation to social media and blogging than self-publishing on Amazon or through a vanity press.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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PMTs would function in an analogous role to deliver basic primary care.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Three days later, a handful of fans gathered in Elysian Park for a Banda lookalike contest, with seven contestants showing off their resemblance to the bespectacled and heavily tatted Dodgers reliever, who emerged as something of a cult hero this season.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sudden appearance of Elsie, who bears more than a passing resemblance to the character of Gollum from The Lord of the Rings movies, causes Snell to let out an audible gasp.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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New data from TransUnion shows Zoomers are using credit cards to make ends meet more than their Millennial counterparts did at the same stage of life.Lindsey Downing, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Negro said the research did not investigate hunting success in relation to plumage color, but earlier research had suggested that whiter barn owls were more efficient hunters than their darker counterparts during a full moon.Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, comparable yields of municipal bonds are currently and should remain, very attractive to investors.Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Point Nemo, also called the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility, is at coordinates 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W, according to the National Ocean Service.George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Officials said the boy stopped, stayed calm and called 911, which let dispatchers obtain his GPS coordinates and activate the search and rescue team.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parallel. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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