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
Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
For its part, Intel shares shot up 168% on the back of the government’s 10% stake and follow-on deals, until the company’s earnings showed its next-generation chip technology’s yield — which directly correlates to profitability — was subpar.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Scientists have found that the prevalence of one invasive plant, Japanese barberry, correlates with the presence of ticks that transmit Lyme disease.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The run directly correlates with Joel Embiid‘s return to form following offseason knee surgery.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
And that correlates, not just in California.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Hecht, whose many Broadway credits include Eureka Day, Summer 1976 and The Price, will play Colleen, a role that correlates somewhat to the film’s Sylvia, played by Penelope Allen.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
That was the first formal recognition that LIV golf performance correlates with qualification.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
For its part, Intel shares shot up 168% on the back of the government’s 10% stake and follow-on deals, until the company’s earnings showed its next-generation chip technology’s yield — which directly correlates to profitability — was subpar.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Scientists have found that the prevalence of one invasive plant, Japanese barberry, correlates with the presence of ticks that transmit Lyme disease.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The run directly correlates with Joel Embiid‘s return to form following offseason knee surgery.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
And that correlates, not just in California.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Hecht, whose many Broadway credits include Eureka Day, Summer 1976 and The Price, will play Colleen, a role that correlates somewhat to the film’s Sylvia, played by Penelope Allen.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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Even on a good day, these avenues don’t provide everything people need, like hot meals, vitamins, and meal supplements.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 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
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The beds’ design complements the trim on the garden shed, which is surrounded by colorful flowers.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By selecting just two or three representative images through the iPad Operator App, users can trigger immediate adjustments to how the system identifies plants and applies laser treatment in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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This commitment drives meaningful change, identifies systemic challenges, and advances solutions to improve safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The pilot program compares streets using rat birth control to streets that aren't.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rodney Ulyate, a spokesperson for the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians, compares it to when a pitcher in baseball gets three consecutive strikeouts.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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