correlates 1 of 2

plural of correlate
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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correlates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of correlate
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
Noun
Many that have identifiable biological correlates and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality — including loneliness, aging, and chronic stress — are not typically understood as diseases. Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026 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
This directly correlates to a reduction in automaker incentive spending. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 These varieties germinate best in soil between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which roughly correlates to daytime air temperatures in the 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit range. Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Based on our internal data, registration on gambling platforms correlates with higher default rates. Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Appetite suppression through smelling of dark chocolate correlates with changes in ghrelin in young women. Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026 Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates. Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 The p-tau217 test measures a form of tau that correlates with how much plaque buildup someone has and gives a hint about tangles, Sperling said. ABC News, 15 July 2026 Across all political identifications, being male and white correlates with higher meat consumption. David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 The numerology of the 7/7 portal correlates with the understanding of the number 7 itself. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This popular brand makes supplements for men, women and children.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The productivity boom everyone associates with the personal computer didn’t actually show up in the macro data until 15 years after the PC was commercialized.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The vibrant shade complements just about everything—from crisp summer whites and denim to beachwear and evening looks.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The key is freeing up time for core expertise, ensuring AI complements human judgment for a clear return on investment.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Hall’s report, also released by the state police on Friday, identifies the Jonesboro couple, who state police said last week were seriously injured and taken to a Memphis hospital.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Montway identifies March and April as a return-planning period, followed by the main northbound season in May and June.
    Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • The athlete had a rare cancer known as nasopharyngeal cancer, which affects the tissue that connects the back of the nose to the back of the mouth, per Cleveland Clinic.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, is located between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, connects the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and, farther north, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Being loved equates survival from the infant’s brain perspective.
    Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Each and every item relates in some way to the novel’s storyline, yet miraculously, many of the objects were sourced before the book was even written.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Holland’s Spider-Man relates more personally to everyone — friends and foes — than any other superhero; his scenes with the Punisher (Jon Bernthal), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Det.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That compares with 244% just before the pandemic, 204% at the peak of 2000’s dotcom bubble, and 74% before the 1987 stock market crash known as Black Monday.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • How that compares with the costs that other small businesses take on to open a cafe or restaurant in San Jose is hard to say, according to Marika Krause, public information manager with San Jose’s Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

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