as in supplements
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 associates
to think of (something) in combination
a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work
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Recent Examples of correlates
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
National data found each home lost to climate disasters per 10,000 people correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in homelessness.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
The state office is mandated to report to the legislature on missing persons and homicide cases, along with the correlates of domestic violence and human trafficking.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
But that’s not to say the book suggests maturity always correlates with age.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
National data found each home lost to climate disasters per 10,000 people correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in homelessness.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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The practice grew beyond surgery into peptides, hyperbaric therapy, diagnostics, hormone care, supplements and recovery services.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 supplements each day.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the city identifies it as a major commercial corridor, the last large-scale development — a series of hotels — came 10 years ago, City Manager Paul Kramer told the City Council on Monday.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The accompanying wall label identifies the dress as a 2025 edition of the original 2023 design, although only Hadari is credited as its creator.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight.—
David Caraccio
May 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McQuail relates social constructionism’s influences on media studies first to the theories of propaganda and ideology and second to critical theory.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 May 2026
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Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Dan Brahmy, the CEO of the bot-detection firm Cyabra, compares this to a professional soccer league in which every club has secretly bribed a referee.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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That compares with just a small fraction of NYPD officers overall.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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