as in supplement
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 to associate
to think of (something) in combination
a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work
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Recent Examples of correlate
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
As the political scientist Jonathan Rodden has shown, the single biggest correlate of pro- and anti-Trump sentiment is population density.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Jan. 2021
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The astronomers, all from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, then correlated the radio signals with X-ray pulses detected by NASA's space telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Facial correlates of emotional behaviour in the domestic cat (Felis catus)
Frontiers in Psychology.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
As the political scientist Jonathan Rodden has shown, the single biggest correlate of pro- and anti-Trump sentiment is population density.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Jan. 2021
Verb
Layoffs may not directly correlate to the current economic climate, as some companies strive to maximize profits at the behest of the broader workforce.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The astronomers, all from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, then correlated the radio signals with X-ray pulses detected by NASA's space telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
Noun
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People with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure are at higher risk for serious side effects and should consult a healthcare provider before taking magnesium supplements.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.—
Nick Blackmer,
Health,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Notably, the bitter sensitive alleles were also nominally associated with chronic kidney diseases and a range of markers of kidney health, including urinary proline betaine levels, glomerular filtration rate, serum non-albumin protein, and glucose levels 2 h after an oral glucose challenge.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Blossom-end rot can be closely associated with soil moisture that is too wet or too dry.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Marchand has added another veteran presence to the room and has served as a quality complement to Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen on Florida’s third forward line.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Smith was a fine complement in the middle to counter the attention opposing defenses sent the way of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Lifestyle & Leisure Trends - identifies longevity trends to provide a framework for decision-making that’s both grounded in data and forward-looking The Macroeconomic Context The OECD’s Stefano Scarpetto gave the wake up call on the demographic context.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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What about you? Brody: Kristen Bell and I are connected in a few ways.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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All this can be controlled directly from the display without the need to connect to a web interface.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Although Jaylin and Jalen Williams are not related, Jalen does have a brother in the NBA.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Investigators suspected the two killings were related but ran out of leads and the cases went cold.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But compared with other MLS stadiums, Audi Field is quite basic.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The pedestrian’s death marks the 32nd traffic fatality of the year in Kansas City, compared with 47 at this time last year.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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