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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If true, it has parallels with the Garrincha situation, with presidential intervention involved to make sure the Brazil winger was not suspended.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Commentators are already drawing parallels between Burnham and another mayor turned prime minister: Boris Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Investors should be cautious and consider a wide range of factors before drawing direct parallels between the two time periods.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Commentators draw parallels with other intractable conflicts, and count the taxpayer money they say has spiraled down the drain.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Linton goes further in drawing parallels among himself and Terryl and Reggie.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel