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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Some of the guests were associated with companies that hold state contracts, including Tidal Basin, The North Highland Co. and Centene.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Steph Spadaccini,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Heat mainstays Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are believed to be off-limits in any potential trade for Durant, with the thought that Durant would arrive as a complement to the two.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The other soldier, identified only as a pilot, sustained minor injuries.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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The man, identified as Steven M. Ulman, handed an officer his driver’s license, but the woman, later identified as Carly Ann Dominski, gave officers a different name before officers went through her purse, records said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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
Verb
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Mohamed told the board that related AI guidelines prohibit sharing any personal data or using it for grading.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 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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