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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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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
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
  • Some fiber supplements are prebiotics, while others are not.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Food is more easily digested than supplements and can be easier on the stomach.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Everyone associates that with us.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • For example, emotion AI (when AI identifies human emotions) can help people with difficulty identifying emotions make sense of their meeting partners on video conferencing platforms like Zoom.
    Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • This equates about one in 10 jobs.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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