direct, exact
clear, close, obvious, strong
interesting, striking
important, significant
historical

have
This weather pattern of the southern hemisphere has no parallel in the north.

find, note, see
draw, make
He drew an interesting parallel with religious practices in Japan.

offer, show, suggest
The move west suggests a parallel with the earlier American pioneer experience.

provide

exist
Parallels do exist between the author's family and that of Francie Coffin.

without parallel
a speed of development without parallel in post-war Europe

parallel between
a parallel between economic and cultural advancement

parallel in
We found a direct parallel in the attitudes of children in other countries.

parallel to
A close parallel to this mating pattern is found in dolphins.

parallel with
She saw an obvious parallel with her sister's predicament.

be, run

exactly
almost, nearly
roughly

to
The canal is roughly parallel to the main road.

with
The road runs parallel with the coast.

Parallel is used with these nouns:
computer, evolution, import, line, plane, system, track, universe, world