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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Justice represents the Sun in Libra, and the Two of Swords correlates to the Moon in Libra.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, lead exposure directly correlates to a post-industrialized world.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientists across the globe have estimated that each degree of global warming correlates to a 4% increase in the intensity of extreme rainfall.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 23 Sep. 2025
Studies have shown that being vaccinated against shingles correlates with lower dementia rates.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Justice represents the Sun in Libra, and the Two of Swords correlates to the Moon in Libra.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, lead exposure directly correlates to a post-industrialized world.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientists across the globe have estimated that each degree of global warming correlates to a 4% increase in the intensity of extreme rainfall.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 23 Sep. 2025
Studies have shown that being vaccinated against shingles correlates with lower dementia rates.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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May Improve Exercise Performance Although research is limited, pomegranate supplements may improve exercise performance by improving endurance and/or muscle recovery.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of collagen supplements on various conditions.—
Devineé Lingo,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dark chocolate hue complements most decor styles and is both trendy and timeless, plus the deep seat is supported with no-sag springs for better support.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The wide, vintage look not only complements everyday outfits with a sweater or T-shirt, but can also be worn with an elegant top and blazer to evening events.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
26 Oct. 2025
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After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That's because the language of the bill equates universal free fares with policies that instruct bus drivers not to request fares from passengers, which the transit agency implemented in 2022 to make buses safer.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such pursuits may be the only way to shake off intellectual paralysis—the only way to remember what 2+2 actually equates.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Stephen Greenblatt relates thrillingly in his new biography, Dark Renaissance, Marlowe led a brief and stormy life that deeply transformed the theater.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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The mandate relates just to the Sounders and does not include the Seattle Reign, the NWSL team that the Sounders bought last year in a $58 million deal.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s favorite market indicator, which compares a measure of the total value of the US stock market to the value of US economic growth, is also flashing a warning sign.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Google, Gemini analyzes data on 250 million places and compares it with Street View images to find the most visible and useful landmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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