as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
the often uneasy relationship between the employer and his correlate, the employee
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as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work
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Recent Examples of correlate
Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Electrophysiological correlates of lucid dreaming: sensor and source level signatures
Taylor & Francis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This mismatch could explain why some AI companionships intensify feelings of loneliness or heartache over time: the body is asking for the physiological correlates of love and receiving none.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Electrophysiological correlates of lucid dreaming: sensor and source level signatures
Taylor & Francis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Diversification, especially into areas that aren’t perfectly correlated, stabilizes your portfolio so that not every part moves in lockstep when markets shift.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
Noun
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The bladder control supplement should be returned to the store of purchase for a refund.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other findings suggest the fungi or its supplement could promote beneficial gut bacteria and modulate immune function, says Goodson.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time Farzam was no longer a cadet or associated with the local police department.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its natural deodorizing properties help neutralize the unpleasant smells associated with pets, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And so Rice and Smith, to me, are a perfect complement.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cardamom and iris in Santal 33 complement the incense notes in Babycat while adding a smoky woodiness that makes the whole blend even more intriguing.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The latest transfer of remains comes after Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased hostages on Thursday evening, identified as Amiram Cooper, 84, and Sahar Baruch, 25.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Firefox mention comes a week after a full-on crossover with Nashville's 911 dispatcher Cammie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) appearing on the mothership 9-1-1, helping Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) connect with Athena (Angela Bassett) and Hen (Aisha Hinds) in space.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have not said whether the two calls at the location are related.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many people equate financial success or failure with personal worth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Defense Priorities scholars argue that the cartels are being falsely equated with terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, and warn of mission creep without clear objectives or legal justification.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s been down compared with last year.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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This compared with a 25 percent drop for Gucci in the second quarter.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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