CORRELATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

correlate 1 of 2

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

In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Organizations need security operations capable of correlating multiple attack vectors, responding at machine speed and continuously learning from attacks occurring far beyond the walls of any single enterprise. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate

Noun

In addition to dietary sources, omega-3s and magnesium are available in supplement form.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Sep. 2026
Communities draw from local taxes or other fees to support their modest flood control budgets and supplement grant funding.

— Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

Generally, higher use of artificial intelligence was associated with lower test scores.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The study also showed that improving cardiorespiratory fitness from low to even just below average was associated with a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of associate

Verb

Programs such as HyCAT are intended to provide more frequent opportunities to test technologies in realistic flight conditions, potentially allowing developers to identify problems earlier and iterate more quickly.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Plaintiffs sought information identifying people involved in conceiving, creating, and carrying out the fund.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

That gave Michigan one more shot, and Underwood made this one count, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a game-winning 47-yard touchdown to avert disaster in Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Wolverines coach.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The next step will connect microscopic damage with the properties that matter most for fusion magnets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Schot will assume responsibility for board and committee-related governance matters, including the coordination of the board’s committees, and the group’s corporate governance framework.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Genetic studies show Denisovans and Neanderthals were closely related.

— Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

Though eventually abandoned due to cost, this system of surveillance endeavored to equate producers with virtue.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Perhaps Lacey simply saw a culminating event at the end of a book that should have no culmination, and equated maternal affection with resolution.

— Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of equate

Verb

Nishiyama and his team compared maps showing faults and other geologic signs of contraction on Mercury with newer maps highlighting surface roughness.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Among students from China, Japan and South Korea, fewer than 10% reported that their peers were distracted by digital devices during science lessons, compared with the global average of 28%.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

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