CORRELATES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

correlates 1 of 2

noun

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

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

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 According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Research indicates that utilizing these benefits correlates with improved health outcomes, including higher rates of preventive visits and better chronic disease management. — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates

Noun

And a lot of people take energy supplements, including just about every player on tour.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
As the recall notice explains, yohimbine is an alkaloid from the bark of the yohimbe tree, usually used for erectile dysfunction in prescription medications, not over-the-counter supplements.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

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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

Definition of associates

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

Definition of complements

Verb

One of the sources said the GSA put out a public request for lease proposals that identifies 18 potential locations, requiring space for at least 10 courtrooms.

— Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
SheThePeople similarly identifies homemade bread baking as one of the slow-paced, hands-on hobbies gaining attention among Gen Z.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of identifies

Verb

There are a couple of moments in the film where Zumthor connects his work with his personal experience of wanting to create homes, a secure space to compensate for not feeling safe as a child.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
The platform connects homebuyers with lenders offering various loans, including conventional, FHA and VA loans.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of connects

Verb

Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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

Definition of equates

Verb

Some of the bill’s language relates directly to e-bikes, specifically to those making and selling the devices, while other sections of the bill address speeds for everyone using bike paths, multiuse trails and sidewalks.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
That same prose, as rendered by Searls, is evident once again in the new book as the novel’s narrator relates how he was drawn to this mysterious outpost and how the place seems to be conspiring against his leaving there.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of relates

Verb

Trittel compares the dynamic to that of New Zealand’s Olympic gold medalists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, who were also coached by Willcox for more than a decade.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Once on site, the company generates a three-dimensional model and compares it with the architectural plans.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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