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parallels

NOUN

complement, correlation

Synonyms

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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

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difference dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

divergence opposite reverse

VERB

be alike

Synonyms

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complement correlate correspond imitate

STRONG

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

WEAK

keep pace

Antonyms

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differ

STRONG

disagree imbalance refuse

WEAK

distort diverge separate skew

Example Sentences

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But from China’s perspective, the parallels are clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This discovery draws parallels to a previous case where an Italian master painting stolen from the Goudstikker collection by the Nazis appeared on the website of an estate agent selling a house in Argentina.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The parallels to today, while not exact, are interesting; along with the Iran hostage crisis, stagflation ended up destroying Jimmy Carter’s presidency.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Historical parallels can be more fun than they’re worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The public discourse regarding “missing black fathers” closely parallels the debate about the lack of eligible black men for marriage.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander