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paralleled

/ˈpærəˌlɛld/ /ˈpærəˌlɛldəd/

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To construct or place something parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The city planner paralleled the new bike lane with the existing sidewalk to create a safe route. "

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Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The new bike path paralleled the river for several miles, offering scenic views. "

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Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.

Examples :

"The student's rapid progress in math class paralleled her dedicated study habits at home. "

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To compare or liken something to something else.

Examples :

"The teacher paralleled the structure of a sonnet to the format of a hamburger, explaining how both have distinct, layered parts. "

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To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.

Examples :

"The school's new reading program paralleled the successful program used in a neighboring district. "

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To equal; to match; to correspond to.

Examples :

"The athlete's dedication to training paralleled his desire to win the championship. "

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To produce or adduce as a parallel.

Examples :

"The lawyer paralleled the defendant's alibi with similar cases of mistaken identity to strengthen their argument. "

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