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
In a note cited by MarketWatch, DataTrek Research founder Nicholas Colas tracked the 30-day price correlations of five main S&P 500 sectors—technology, industrial, consumer discretionary, financials, and health care—against the wider index.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
For example, the research established only a correlation between pancreatic cancer risk and oral microbes, and further studies are needed to establish a direct cause and effect.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Such a quantum demon can act as a kind of catalyst, helping heat transfer happen by accessing correlations that are inaccessible otherwise.
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
While there are a handful of studies showing a correlation between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism rates, this does not mean that the drug causes autism.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
For example, the research established only a correlation between pancreatic cancer risk and oral microbes, and further studies are needed to establish a direct cause and effect.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Such a quantum demon can act as a kind of catalyst, helping heat transfer happen by accessing correlations that are inaccessible otherwise.
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
While there are a handful of studies showing a correlation between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism rates, this does not mean that the drug causes autism.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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With over 30 years of experience, Valérie’s remarkable contribution has shaped our distribution activities, fostered privileged relationships with producers and external talents, and skillfully guided our adaptation to market evolutions.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a collective bargaining relationship, labor and management can mutually decide to change terms—including dates.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have long assumed that sulfur isotopes would likely also exhibit these similarities.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the pressure tactics used by Cruz and Carr have similarities, Rogers said there are also key differences between the legislative and executive branches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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