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
Cease denied there was any correlation between his having focused on the two extra pitches and his getting mechanically off kilter.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
But even collectively, the research found only correlations that might implicate nitrate—not the hard proof of causation required to trigger the difficult and controversial process of tightening federal health regulations.
—Dave Hage, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The correlation between spending and winning is obvious.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
But even collectively, the research found only correlations that might implicate nitrate—not the hard proof of causation required to trigger the difficult and controversial process of tightening federal health regulations.
—Dave Hage, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The correlation between spending and winning is obvious.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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Despite the happy ending, Ashanti made sure viewers know that their relationship hasn't always been easy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Legacy brands with deep customer relationships face a unique challenge.—
Zornitza Stefanova,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Sizemore sees some similarities in his approach this season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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This further proves how much women really need each other to compare notes and find similarities when going through these health milestones.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
11 June 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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