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
Eva Cornman, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Given these findings, the researchers were interested in exploring the potential underlying neural correlates of the symptom profiles.
—Eva Cornman, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Macquarie Research analysts on Monday predicted that a war lasting through June could push oil to hit $200 a barrel, which could correlate to gas prices at around $7 a gallon.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
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Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement, as these products can carry different risks for different people.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The prospect of empty seats would alarm the television networks and sponsors who have paid top dollar to be associated with the tournament.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, a recent Anthropic study found AI is already theoretically capable of performing a majority of the tasks associated with roles in engineering, law, business, finance, and management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The earthy, nutty flavor of the poppyseeds makes a fantastic complement to the lightly tart flavor of the lemon muffins.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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The exterior is Halcyon’s Arboretum Green, which is reflective of the region’s own verdant environment, while the interior serves as complement with tan upholstery and trim of open-poor wood for a decidedly grounding aesthetic.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Victim identified Police said 32-year-old Kiara Lewis was taken to a hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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His father lowered his head and stared down at his hands while the defense played a Fox News clip in which a commentator identified as a former FBI agent opined that Robinson was a sociopath.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mike Schein went the distance with seven strikeouts and allowed only two hits, and Jason Weeks connected for a three-run home run as Billerica bested Haverhill in five innings in the Merrimack Valley Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The contamination dates back to the mid-20th century, when nearby facilities handled radioactive materials as part of industrial and defense-related activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for Americans aged 65 and older.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Republican National Committee reported roughly $109 million cash on hand in its most recent FEC filing, compared with roughly $16 million for their Democratic counterpart, plus Democrats are carrying about $17 million in debt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Willis even compared Amachree to an All-Pro back currently considered one of the best in the NFL.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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