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
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Trust Fund Alliance and the National Family Support Network are other voices in the conversation examining how social conditions correlate to child maltreatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 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
Men tend to have a slightly larger and heavier brain than women have, although this difference does not correlate with intelligence.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Trust Fund Alliance and the National Family Support Network are other voices in the conversation examining how social conditions correlate to child maltreatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
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Saphier also has dipped into the wellness product industry, creating a line of herbal supplements called Drop Rx, according to her LinkedIn profile.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Turmeric is safe to include in your daily diet, but high-dose supplements have been linked to reports of severe liver damage.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Rather than steering young people exclusively toward high-paying technical fields like computer science, a growing number are emphasizing the long-term value of skills often associated with a humanities or liberal arts education.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The kitchen, expanded in the renovation with a generous island at its center, is anchored by a Bulthaup system with stainless steel countertops, dual cooktops, and a full complement of Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The shoes were a bright complement to a sparkling black dress featuring a colorful floral design in shades like red and purple.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Under certain circumstances, which were not identified, the system will initiate a reset in an attempt to improve performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Candidates for District 9 interviewed by the Southern California News Group said many residents increasingly connect ethics and accountability concerns at City Hall with broader frustrations over neighborhood conditions, city services and economic investment in the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Escalators once connecting now-defunct stores like Sears to designer brands such as Louis Vuitton have been turned off.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The spatial distance and how closely the mushrooms are genetically related also seem to be factors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Last year, out of 111 fatalities across the state, 102 were speed-related.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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To equate extraordinary music-making with technical command is to mistake the vehicle for the journey.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Net income came in at 665 million euros, compared with 885 million euros in the prior year.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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According to reports cited in the lawsuit, white employees composed 68% of its leadership in 2024, compared with 29% people of color.—
Alexandra Olson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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