CORRELATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkȯr-ə-lət

Definition of correlate

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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verb

ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlāt

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

Noun

Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 But gold’s now-unpredictable relationship with a once-reliable correlate is yet another sign investors are bracing themselves in case things go sideways. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026

Verb

Meanwhile, planets like GJ 1061c or K2-3d may have older evolutionary histories, but that doesn’t correlate to highly advanced inhabitants. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 Once a trend or pattern has been identified, feedback sessions can be replayed to correlate feedback with behavior. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

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Noun

Turmeric supplements may interfere with those on blood thinners or medication for diabetes.

— Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Over six years, vitamin and supplement purchases climbed 56% since 2018.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
If the team succeeds, the result could transform a technology normally associated with large laboratory instruments into a compact quantum sensor that can be carried where the threat actually is.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

That’s made for an exhilarating first impression and a potentially stunning complement to quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
After initially staying on the sidelines during the streaming wars, the company under Murdoch’s direction last August launched subscription streamer Fox One, a complement to fast-growing free outlet Tubi.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of complement

Verb

Gen Z versus millennials The BofA analysis found that older millennials spent the most on hobbies in the three months to August, spending more than double per consumer than Gen Z, the cohort BofA identified as spending the least.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Slow down enough to identify the point that actually matters.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Turang connected off Quinn Mathews (2-4) in the fifth inning for his 21st home run and 99th RBI this season.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Similarly, don’t run the washing machine or dishwasher because both connect electricity with plumbing—once again, a bad combination.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Lisa Janssen, a Brookfield resident, tried to get the state to set aside two liens against her son and deceased husband, both of whom had been to prison for a variety of larceny, theft and drug-related crimes.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, our plants might be dealing with heat and drought-related leaf scorch.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

Xi equates compromise with weakness and has a hard time understanding the give-a-little-to-get-a-little logic that is the heart and soul of diplomacy.

— Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
My 25-year career had taught me to equate sales targets and budgets with accountability.

— Sebastian Guth, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of equate

Verb

This is admittedly a ridiculously high standard, but just compare this film to David Fincher’s Zodiac, which shows us just how much all that obsession took out of the people involved in the case.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Finke cues up a nearby TV to an infographic favorably comparing the proximity of the fans at Ryan Field to that of the Intuit Dome, the arena of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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