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
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
Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 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
In spite of this gap, modern neuroscience has made significant progress mapping the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) — identifying patterns and brain regions that reliably track specific conscious states.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
How Trump's focus on immigration affects Oklahoma The immigration agency's push for prosecutorial powers, meanwhile, correlates to the increase in court hearings, creating a backlog of cases as detentions skyrocket.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 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
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
Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 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
In spite of this gap, modern neuroscience has made significant progress mapping the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) — identifying patterns and brain regions that reliably track specific conscious states.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
How Trump's focus on immigration affects Oklahoma The immigration agency's push for prosecutorial powers, meanwhile, correlates to the increase in court hearings, creating a backlog of cases as detentions skyrocket.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
Noun
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In other words, Heidecker plans to hawk supplements like these.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill wants a 5% increase in teacher supplements, which range from about $8,000 to $14,000.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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Make sure the music stays in the background and complements, not competes with, the conversation.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By integrating deep learning across species with ancestral reconstruction, the model identifies the regulatory mechanisms and selection pressures that shape biological outcomes over time.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In David Sington’s 2015 documentary of the same title, Yarris himself relates his tale, keeping those of us unfamiliar with the outcome of his epic struggle to clear his name in taut suspense until the very end.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Considered narrowly, statesmanship relates primarily to politics and government.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That compares with a Wall Street prediction of 9 cents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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