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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Parallels to the 2008 crisis include lack of transparency, banks charging more, and asset managers halting withdrawals.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Parallels were drawn with another striker looking to leave their club - Wissa, like Alexander Isak, did not feature in any of his team's opening three games of the season.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Parallels can be drawn between this team and the first one Cronin coached in Westwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Parallels were drawn with Beijing’s early coverups of infection numbers with covid and SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

There In the spring the lilacs blew Plenteous perfume everywhere; There in summer gladioles grew Parallels of scarlet glare.

From Kentucky Poems by Cawein, Madison J.