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
IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
As George Orwell appreciated, the correlate is that social and historical progress require an awareness of, and receptivity to, both historical fact and competing historical narratives.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The results — whether positive or negative — don’t necessarily correlate with on-field results, but the union’s mission is to ensure that its players are treated fairly.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Research has also shown pupillometry to be a sensitive, objective correlate of speech intelligibility and mental strain.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
As George Orwell appreciated, the correlate is that social and historical progress require an awareness of, and receptivity to, both historical fact and competing historical narratives.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The results — whether positive or negative — don’t necessarily correlate with on-field results, but the union’s mission is to ensure that its players are treated fairly.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
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On the extreme end of the spectrum, there’s Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson, who spends about $2 million a year on a biohacking protocol that includes a strict diet, 100-plus supplements, constant testing, plasma transfusions, and full‑body light therapy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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And while treatments for hair loss abound, knowing the best solution for your body can be a tough decision among supplements, surgeries and wellness trends.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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So, there's an awful lot at play in this war in addition to just the tragedy associated with those that are -- those that are dying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, reducing irrigation frequency and improving drainage is a great chemical-free way to combat weed problems associated with excess soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hairstyle was the ideal complement to the outfit too, with loose, light waves that were parted in the middle and placed behind her ears.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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Treat them as a complement to your doctor, not a replacement.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Although discrepancies are smaller in data-rich regions such as Western Europe and the eastern United States, where robust local monitoring has kept projections more closely calibrated, the study identifies the West Coast of North America as a region where sea levels have also been underestimated.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Renowned paleoanthropologist Ronald Clarke identified four tiny bones in the University of the Witwatersrand’s museum collection and went on to discover Little Foot’s nearly pristine fossil in the 1990s in the Sterkfontein Caves northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Located between Iran’s southern coast and a peninsula shared by Oman and the Emirates, the strait is a tiny section of sea connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 New ideas connect friends in surprisingly useful ways.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite their similar last names, the victim and suspect are not related, the source added.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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While not exactly movie-related, Funko is famous for its Pops—small collectible figures known for their exaggerated features.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bank approved 13 renewable energy projects last year worth $97 million, compared with 14 projects valued at $108 million a year earlier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even with its bright look, scientists compare the water’s acidity to everyday liquids like vinegar or orange juice.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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