as in matched
to be the exact counterpart of
developments in the television show paralleled those in the lead actor's real life
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Recent Examples of paralleled
The accusations paralleled those against Crasso in the Vatican tribunal.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Our careers have paralleled each other the entire time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The on-set archetypes of a Chinese film crew paralleled those of Hollywood.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
A lot of what Annie has gone through has weirdly paralleled my own life.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That popularity is paralleled by power.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Matthew Knies matched the output of Kempe while John Tavares paralleled Panarin’s contribution.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The book paralleled Plath’s own experiences with depression; the writer tragically died by suicide just a month after the novel’s first UK publication.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Our careers have paralleled each other the entire time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The on-set archetypes of a Chinese film crew paralleled those of Hollywood.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
A lot of what Annie has gone through has weirdly paralleled my own life.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That popularity is paralleled by power.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Matthew Knies matched the output of Kempe while John Tavares paralleled Panarin’s contribution.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The book paralleled Plath’s own experiences with depression; the writer tragically died by suicide just a month after the novel’s first UK publication.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralleled
matched
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United matched their hosts’ 13 shots, with three on target to Chelsea’s four, and had 28 touches in their opponents’ box to Chelsea’s 17.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The company looked at what travelers loved, what felt dated and what spaces no longer matched how people cruise today.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Paralleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralleled. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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