in parallel

phrase

: in a parallel arrangement

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Violent crime in New Orleans has been declining for several years in parallel with national trends, according to data compiled by the city’s police department. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Both are commissioned for Korean broadcasters first, though Yang says conversations with international platforms and distributors are already happening in parallel. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the action taken by 12 states in parallel with a suit filed by the WGA, has indicated no willingness to engage in talks with Paramount. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 That decision might have been easier because the company was already testing another compound in parallel—Orzeyful—which turned out to be safer. — Alice Park, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in parallel

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in parallel was in 1649

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“In parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20parallel. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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