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 correlates with a spike in measles cases recorded in August, according to health department data. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Operationally excellent businesses close this gap and ensure that activity correlates to customer value. — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Most consumer clocks are built on DNA methylation, a process in which chemical tags called methyl groups attach to DNA as a person ages, altering the cytosine base and creating a pattern that correlates with biological age. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The reduction correlates to the elimination of FDA support staff roles, or personnel who booked travel and carried out food testing for contamination, creating an administrative slowdown to efficiently carry out key safety and inspection protocol. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Fleck knows how vital Lindsey’s success correlates to the Gophers’ ceiling this fall. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
  • Today, getting sick is treated as some kind of moral failure, a result of bad lifestyle choices with regard to diet and exercise and miracle supplements.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Aged garlic supplements may modestly lower blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension.
    — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.
    — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fabletics is evolving from its digital origins, using physical stores as strategic complements and brand destinations.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The theory identifies nervous system regulation, emotional stability and values alignment as upstream conditions that influence downstream judgment, decision integrity and behavioral consistency.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Internal affairs complaints The lawsuit identifies five internal complaints filed against Sumstad between December 2022 and October 2025 and alleges each was dismissed, deemed unsubstantiated or ended in her exoneration.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The goal is to understand where your organization connects with customers on the things that matter most to them, and to look at your own brand honestly.
    — Sena Kwawu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Xi equates compromise with weakness and has a hard time understanding the give-a-little-to-get-a-little logic that is the heart and soul of diplomacy.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And then Mowbray relates some personal evidence of what has not changed — Middlesbrough’s attachment to football.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Musk’s father, Errol Musk, is interviewed in the film and relates a telling incident in which the family drove by the scene of a man who was being resuscitated by the side of the road.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The paper compares this with about 10,000 nanotesla per second for QuSpin’s Mz magnetometer, giving the Chinese device a higher ability to follow rapid magnetic changes.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • SeniorMatch compares a camera image with the main profile photo before a member can interact with others.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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