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
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
As the political scientist Jonathan Rodden has shown, the single biggest correlate of pro- and anti-Trump sentiment is population density.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Jan. 2021
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
Money market fund rates are highly correlated to the fed funds rate.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Facial correlates of emotional behaviour in the domestic cat (Felis catus)
Frontiers in Psychology.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
As the political scientist Jonathan Rodden has shown, the single biggest correlate of pro- and anti-Trump sentiment is population density.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Jan. 2021
Verb
The researchers found that the reasoning models generated significantly more tokens, which correlate with CO₂ emissions, than the more concise models.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
Money market fund rates are highly correlated to the fed funds rate.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
Noun
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While supplements containing omega-3s benefit some health conditions, consult a healthcare provider before taking supplements or making dietary changes to avoid interactions with medications such as blood thinners.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2025
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Unlike supplements that work internally (and can take months to show results), biotin shampoos work topically — cleansing the scalp, reinforcing the hair shaft, and setting the stage for fuller-looking growth.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Build a support network: Support groups, whether online or in-person, can provide encouragement and practical tips for managing weight changes associated with lupus.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
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Measures include strengths associated with commercial, people, operational, sustainability, and technology.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Integration with Transit: AVs should serve as a complement to, not a replacement for, public transportation.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Heat mainstays Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were believed to be off-limits in any potential trade for Durant, with the thought that Durant would have arrived as a complement to the two.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Lidia Zepeda, who identified herself as a childhood friend of Garcia, created a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Its global study on smartphone addiction identified the 10 most effective strategies to reduce smartphone use.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Simply Unlimited is a cheap option for rural customers Cons: Lower speeds may lead to buffering and lag with more than five devices connected Note: Actual DSL speeds may vary widely and may not meet FCC broadband standards in some areas.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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And the National Climate Assessment was one of the primary tools connecting those dots.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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In February 2024, the EU adopted the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, legislation that specifically targeted green and climate related claims.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Northrop Grumman officials, though, said the ULA and Artemis boosters are not directly related.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Mediation is a delicate subject in India because of the country’s bruising colonial experience; it is often equated with an assault on Indian sovereignty.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Wang’s team compared the highly active genes in both rabbits and mice after injury and traced the roots of this difference to a gene called Aldh1a2, which was strongly activated in rabbits and remained inactive in mice.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Analysts have compared the do-it-all Flagg to Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Pippen.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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