as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together
The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.
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Recent Examples of correlation
Cease denied there was any correlation between his having focused on the two extra pitches and his getting mechanically off kilter.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
But even collectively, the research found only correlations that might implicate nitrate—not the hard proof of causation required to trigger the difficult and controversial process of tightening federal health regulations.
—Dave Hage, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The correlation between spending and winning is obvious.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
But even collectively, the research found only correlations that might implicate nitrate—not the hard proof of causation required to trigger the difficult and controversial process of tightening federal health regulations.
—Dave Hage, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The correlation between spending and winning is obvious.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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On a recording of The Zach Lowe show this week, Lowe, a national NBA analyst, pointed out the similarities between an offensive possession the Timberwolves produced in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 and what San Antonio did in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, also in Oklahoma City.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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Earlier this year, a U.K. appeals court ruled in favor of Thatchers, a cider company, which sued Aldi over design similarities in the packaging of its lemon cider.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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