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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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He also drew parallels between the current environment, when the internet was just beginning to flourish and Windows 95, a groundbreaking operating system, was first released.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

While historical comparisons and analogies can be overdone, the parallels between Washington in late November 2004 and today can feel a little too on the nose.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Investors quickly drew parallels to daraxonrasib, the high-profile lead asset from Revolution Medicines.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

I was beginning to see parallels: The Africans wanted to be free from British rule, just as colonial Americans did two hundred years earlier.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda