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
Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
How Trump's focus on immigration affects Oklahoma The immigration agency's push for prosecutorial powers, meanwhile, correlates to the increase in court hearings, creating a backlog of cases as detentions skyrocket.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
The move also correlates with Saudi Arabia’s push to diversify energy sources and green its defense logistics and also signal a shift toward cleaner, more resilient energy solutions for military operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of households own two or more cars, and more driving correlates with exposure to accidents.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
McDonald added there is no reason to believe the suspect’s transition correlates with the shooting.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
That definition more-or-less correlates with what Opta considers ‘headed clearances’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The recent snowstorm in the area didn’t help improve conditions either, as ten inches of snow correlates to only one inch of precipitation, the city said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition, the shift can affect the supply of natural resources, which directly correlates to prices.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
How Trump's focus on immigration affects Oklahoma The immigration agency's push for prosecutorial powers, meanwhile, correlates to the increase in court hearings, creating a backlog of cases as detentions skyrocket.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
The move also correlates with Saudi Arabia’s push to diversify energy sources and green its defense logistics and also signal a shift toward cleaner, more resilient energy solutions for military operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of households own two or more cars, and more driving correlates with exposure to accidents.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
McDonald added there is no reason to believe the suspect’s transition correlates with the shooting.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
That definition more-or-less correlates with what Opta considers ‘headed clearances’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The recent snowstorm in the area didn’t help improve conditions either, as ten inches of snow correlates to only one inch of precipitation, the city said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition, the shift can affect the supply of natural resources, which directly correlates to prices.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Protein powders, smoothie additives, workout supplements—hard pass.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not as replacements for their beloved 18-inch originals, mind you, but more like complements to them.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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Two, single and double bed shelter placements, mental health care, and job training are essential complements to long term supportive housing.—
Norman Siegel,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nathan Roberts, who identifies as a MAGA Republican, founded an Indiana political advocacy group last year and is a state organizer for Turning Point, the organization founded by Charlie Kirk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The robot identifies the fire’s source remotely and assesses the situation before approaching the fire source and directly extinguishing the blaze.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the case of UniQure, the FDA asked the company to run a new study that directly compares its treatment to placebo.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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When someone else pays, no one shops around, no one compares prices and no one asks whether a service is worth it.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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