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
Dan Sorensen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Researchers have extensively mapped the motor cortex, so there's plenty of information about how general neuronal activity there correlates with movements of the hand as a whole, and each finger individually.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
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In aerospace, where downtime directly correlates to revenue loss, this translates to a quantifiable competitive advantage.
—Dan Sorensen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Researchers have extensively mapped the motor cortex, so there's plenty of information about how general neuronal activity there correlates with movements of the hand as a whole, and each finger individually.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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Antacids, iron or calcium supplements and some antidepressants can have the same effect.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In general, experts suggest getting omega-3s through food rather than supplements.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rules that restrict entry, shape market structure, or favor complements can create more lasting advantage than direct government handouts.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Set up with a post-credits scene at the end of War, this film finds the League investigating the death of an entire American nuclear submarine crew, which Wonder Woman identifies as the work of warriors from Atlantis.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pakam connects waste companies with a tracking and payments program.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The first is a ground plate, weighing 110 pounds, that connects to the home’s electrical grid and is installed in a garage or driveway.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In a world that equates stress with productivity, peace becomes a form of rebellion—and power.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Toward the end of one documentary, Guy relates a tragic incident in which two démineurs from his team were killed while rearranging a crate of unexploded artillery shells.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Organized in themes like the baby doll and the slip dress, the book relates fashion to culture, and offers a picture of an industry—and a city—that operated at a different pace.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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When his editor encourages him to ease up a little, Lee compares his pursuit of the family to FDR learning about Adolph Hitler.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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This guide compares the best internet providers in Idaho by price, speed and availability, while also highlighting ways to find the fastest connection and programs that may lower your monthly bill.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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