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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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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

The gains have some commentators drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I kill the headlights and drive along the road that parallels the river.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed