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parallels

NOUN

complement, correlation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy comparison corollary resemblance similarity

STRONG

analogue correlate correspondence correspondent counterpart double duplicate duplication equal equivalent kin likeness match parallelism twin

WEAK

countertype homologue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

divergence opposite reverse

VERB

be alike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complement correlate correspond imitate

STRONG

agree assimilate collimate collocate compare conform copy equal equate liken match paragon parallelize

WEAK

keep pace

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ

STRONG

disagree imbalance refuse

WEAK

distort diverge separate skew

Example Sentences

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"When I started the research, it was incredible to see that practically no known parallels existed," Frallicciardi said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s an era of natural history with striking parallels to our own — climate change, extinction, devastating fires, a wobbling balance between humans and the rest of the natural world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, who formerly worked in economic development at the Salt River Project, a federal utility in the Phoenix area, said she sees parallels to an earlier boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Ackman said parallels to the dot-com bubble have to do with market psychology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The parallels with the Indian experience are striking.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann