as in supplements
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 associates
to think of (something) in combination
a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work
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Recent Examples of correlates
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Net Promoter Score One of the most telling indicators is our Net Promoter Score, which correlates strongly with future referral volume.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
The state office is mandated to report to the legislature on missing persons and homicide cases, along with the correlates of domestic violence and human trafficking.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Net Promoter Score One of the most telling indicators is our Net Promoter Score, which correlates strongly with future referral volume.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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It was noted during several conversations with the teacher and in the school records that the student was already on a comprehensive medication regimen and that the mother did not want any other supplements, according to the lawsuit.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The more revealing question may not be whether consumers are taking supplements.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bill would require developers to create and publish a transparency framework explaining how the company applies industry standards, measures model capabilities and chance of catastrophic risk, and identifies and responds to safety incidents.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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LoGiudice identifies three drivers behind inconsistency that rarely get discussed together.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The platform connects hirers with more than 21 million job seekers each month and 80% of companies that post on ZipRecruiter report receiving a quality candidate within one day.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McQuail relates social constructionism’s influences on media studies first to the theories of propaganda and ideology and second to critical theory.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 May 2026
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Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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From there, the team compares the similarity of tasks across wildly different job categories.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The new report is based on 2024 data and compares the US to 19 countries, including many in Europe, as well as Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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