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
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
National data found each home lost to climate disasters per 10,000 people correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in homelessness.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
National data found each home lost to climate disasters per 10,000 people correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in homelessness.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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The agency oversees supplements according to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which classifies the products as food rather than as drugs and largely allows the marketing to be left up to the companies.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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For the last referendum, passed in 2022, teachers got supplements ranging from $500 to $12,000.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The remains of the fourth man were found farther south, and Denton says that a forthcoming study in the journal Polar Record identifies him as Harry Peglar, who sailed on the HMS Terror.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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One key step involved refining how the system identifies which parts of a molecule need detailed quantum treatment, reducing the overall computational cost.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Author Daniel Kraus won in the fiction category for his book Angel Down, a story of World War I soldiers who find a fallen angel amongst the dead in No Man's Land - a tale Kraus relates entirely within one sentence.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Verb
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McKidd also compares the experience of working on Grey’s Anatomy for nearly 20 years to a masterclass in filmmaking.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The first compares Becerra’s rise to former President Joe Biden’s during the 2020 primaries.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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