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Definition of correlatednext

correlated

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verb

past tense of correlate
as in identified
to think of (something) in combination a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work

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Recent Examples of correlated
Verb
The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026 Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Studies also tell us that our health is correlated to the quality of our hair. Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 Sure enough, the Chronicle found that the number of 311 complaints per capita in a neighborhood and the number of tickets for blocking driveways were strongly correlated. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026 Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026 Minter, in particular, feels like the hire most directly correlated to Macdonald. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Further, issues with any sperm quality parameters were found to be positively correlated with all-cause mortality. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlated
Adjective
  • Operational hydrogen propulsion by the 2030s The company’s latest milestone advances Japan’s strategy to export both hydrogen ship technology and associated fuel-supply systems.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The study looks at organic, regenerative, recycled and country averages for conventional cotton production systems, which Textile Exchange said provides a clearer picture of the associated environmental impact.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Security camera video from the family's home shows a deputy, whom the family attorney identified as Jose Guzman, arriving at the Apple Valley home.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • He will be publicly identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And never log into any Google account through a linked or popup sign-in prompt.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • No one can peer at their respective architectures, weights (the various connection strengths among linked neurons), or activations (what numbers are being calculated given the inputs and weights while the models are running) without the company granting special access.
    Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Most Social Security payments fund retirement and related benefits, providing monthly income to eligible workers and certain family members, as well as survivor benefits for families after a worker passes away.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Other related experiences include Harmonic Heat Therapy in The Ritz-Carlton Spa and a Smoke & Strings four-course tasting menu with cocktail pairings at Burlock Coast.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • For one participant, a spike in social media app use was associated with feeling less connected to others and having more difficulty coping with emotions.
    Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Scaling this capability requires partnership between technology leaders providing secure, connected tools and people leaders creating environments for learning.
    Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • There are varied, complex and often interrelated reasons why so many Venezuelans have made Westonzuela their home.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
  • At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
    Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026

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