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 on-set archetypes of a Chinese film crew paralleled those of Hollywood.
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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
But perhaps the most significant factor in Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising success has been his ability to tap into a largely affluent Indian American community, whose growth and increasing political engagement — and giving — has paralleled his own rise.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
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
But perhaps the most significant factor in Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising success has been his ability to tap into a largely affluent Indian American community, whose growth and increasing political engagement — and giving — has paralleled his own rise.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Cost of living catch Not surprisingly, inflation paralleled swings in oil prices.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralleled
matched
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Playing with Wyatt Johnston and Justin Hryckowian, Rantanen has been matched up primarily against the Boldy line and the Quinn Hughes-Brock Faber pairing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the mega number in the drawing Saturday, April 26 to win $30,084, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Paralleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralleled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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