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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
Process analyzers fail or their readings are not correlated to laboratory results. Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 That marks a change from earlier this year, when Bitcoin traded more like a risk-on asset that was more correlated with tech stocks. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data. Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 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 Mortgages and car loans, for example, are closely correlated to the 10-year Treasury yield. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 And these are separate dimensions, but maybe they’re correlated. Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlated
Adjective
  • The United Nations Environment Program estimates that more than 90% of waste generated in Africa is disposed of at uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills, often with associated open burning.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The associated cold front pushes farther south and east, carrying showers and thunderstorms with it.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The researchers identified several ways to improve the system.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The team then identified the nature of the candidate dwarf galaxies by comparing their colors and structures to observations of other dwarf galaxies.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.
    Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Adjective
  • The savage purge since June of high-momentum stocks – dominated by AI hardware and related industrials – has sapped the bullish aggression of traders, helping to reset tactical sentiment toward a more neutral level.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Closely related to that time last year when ESPN’s Pat McAfee supercharged a cruel rumor about an Ole Miss underclassman.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Silicon Labs said the new laboratory expands its ability to develop secure and intelligent wireless technologies as demand for connected devices grows.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The idea could appeal to someone who wants to stay connected with an older relative or other family members from a distance.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Studies like this underscore the many interrelated factors and moving pieces that contribute to trustworthiness.
    Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Campaign For Democracy refers to three interrelated federal funds overseen by longtime Newsom advisors Lindsey Cobia and Ann Patterson.
    Lia Russell July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • Jones, the former Apple exec who recently re-joined Amazon, padded out the programming wish list.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026

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“Correlated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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