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Definition of correlatednext

correlated

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verb

past tense of correlate
as in identified
to think of (something) in combination a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work

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Recent Examples of correlated
Verb
While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises. Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 The impasse in Washington is not directly correlated to the quality of work that TSA agents perform. Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The majority—more than a third of our business—is sports correlated watches that are built on customer demand. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026 Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Studies also tell us that our health is correlated to the quality of our hair. Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 Sure enough, the Chronicle found that the number of 311 complaints per capita in a neighborhood and the number of tickets for blocking driveways were strongly correlated. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026 Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlated
Adjective
  • There is no doubt that the fate of Hezbollah depends largely on the longer-term settlement of the Iran war and its effect on the associated operation in Lebanon’s south.
    Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As of the early 21st century, most of the world’s energy is derived from fossil fuels, despite the associated negative externalities, such as air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases, which have been linked to climate change.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At that time, Leatherman and a passenger, identified as Bryan Selmer, abandoned the vehicle and ran, court records show.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And never log into any Google account through a linked or popup sign-in prompt.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • No one can peer at their respective architectures, weights (the various connection strengths among linked neurons), or activations (what numbers are being calculated given the inputs and weights while the models are running) without the company granting special access.
    Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.
    Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Submissions of related photos also are welcome.
    Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.
    Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.
    Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • There are varied, complex and often interrelated reasons why so many Venezuelans have made Westonzuela their home.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
  • At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
    Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026

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“Correlated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlated. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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