as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together
The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.
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Recent Examples of correlation
Farmland issues speed up bird declines The scientists found statistical correlations between accelerating decline and high fertilizer and pesticide use and the amount of cropland, Leroy said.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
While the study can’t establish why these correlations exist, the results add to the evidence that sleep has a role in maintaining our long-term health.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
While the current correlation between AI adoption and broad labor market outcomes remains small and statistically insignificant, Goldman’s baseline forecast is that 6% to 7% of workers—roughly 11 million jobs—will eventually be displaced by AI automation over the long term.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Hardly anyone in politics or the media adequately explains the correlation, including virtually all reporters covering finance as well as general news.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
While the study can’t establish why these correlations exist, the results add to the evidence that sleep has a role in maintaining our long-term health.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
While the current correlation between AI adoption and broad labor market outcomes remains small and statistically insignificant, Goldman’s baseline forecast is that 6% to 7% of workers—roughly 11 million jobs—will eventually be displaced by AI automation over the long term.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Hardly anyone in politics or the media adequately explains the correlation, including virtually all reporters covering finance as well as general news.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
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The analysis, which included 55 studies encompassing more than a half-million people, found that those who had a spiritual belief or religious practice were less likely to have a harmful relationship with alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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That depth of relationship is bearing fruit commercially and creatively.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, despite this similarity, scientists still lack a clear map of how different electronic states appear in nickelates as conditions change.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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But while their games have some similarities, their personalities on the court are polar opposites.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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