Definition of correlatenext
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
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
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Entangled photons have quantum properties that remain correlated even when the particles are separated by long distances. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Having family-sized units is strongly correlated with families with older children remaining in the city and with families of higher socioeconomic status having children in the first place. Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate
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Noun
  • The co-founder of FIZZNESS, a wellness supplement company, was spotted at Strahan’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023 and attended Isabella’s high school graduation that same year.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The collagen supplement people are adding to coffee and smoothies Many kids aren't getting enough protein.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Getting that apparently trivial behavior working involved Home Assistant, MQTT, custom software, and more Claude, Codex and ChatGPT tokens than one should reasonably associate with boiling pasta.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The team believes that the approach could reduce wasted heat and also eliminate emissions associated with burning fossil fuels in cement kilns.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That number may determine whether Andy Reid retains a full complement of running backs and tight ends.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers point out that this ability could make maritime simulations more realistic while helping identify weaknesses in operational plans.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After encountering Baumeister again the following year, Goodyear helped investigators obtain information that led them to identify Baumeister.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Purcell played just three quarters for Maine South (1-1), connecting on his first 11 passes.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Goodyear blimps flying high Part of the Goodyear Forward strategy is to increase focus on marketing and advertising to connect with customers to reinforce the brand.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The process can involve repairs across propulsion, electrical and combat-related systems.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Gennaro Tomma is a freelance journalist who covers science, with a focus on the natural world, biodiversity, conservation, climate change, environmental and science-related policies, and more.
    Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With Mike McDaniel tailoring an offense around him, and Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle offering lethal receiver targets, Tagovailoa threw 73 touchdowns, compared with 29 interceptions, over those three seasons.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Among the roughly 500,000 options contracts traded in SpaceX on Thursday, 335,000 were calls, with 168,000 of those calls likely bought, SpotGamma data shows, compared with just 75,000 puts purchased.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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