correlates 1 of 2

noun

plural of correlate
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of correlate
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
Noun
Many that have identifiable biological correlates and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality — including loneliness, aging, and chronic stress — are not typically understood as diseases. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026 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
Kwan’s push to expand the family office’s geographical footprint correlates with global wealth flows, as HNWIs worldwide look to diversify their assets across different geographies. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 But here in Texas, patio weather also correlates with football season, pumpkins and cider. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Another important step that was done here is showing that the syndrome data from one round only correlates with the data from the one immediately before and immediately after. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 So in the one stat that correlates best to winning and losing in the NFL, Indy ranks last in the league with a minus-8 turnover margin. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 The evidence is compelling that leadership effectiveness correlates with business performance. — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Most consumer clocks are built on DNA methylation, a process in which chemical tags called methyl groups attach to DNA as a person ages, altering the cytosine base and creating a pattern that correlates with biological age. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Fleck knows how vital Lindsey’s success correlates to the Gophers’ ceiling this fall. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
  1. supplements
  2. associates
  3. complements
  4. identifies
  5. connects
  6. equates
  7. relates
  8. compares
Noun
  • Taking oral iron supplements can alleviate symptoms in weeks or months.
    — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Options already span over-the-counter artificial tears, warm compresses and omega-3 supplements through prescription eye drops and in-office procedures like thermal pulsation, microblepharoexfoliation and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplements
Verb
  • Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of associates
Noun
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fabletics is evolving from its digital origins, using physical stores as strategic complements and brand destinations.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of complements
Verb
  • The Draghi report on European competitiveness identifies productivity as the primary cause.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • Cooking itself has become another way Jessie James Decker connects with her children.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For her, the meticulous care behind every bottle of extra virgin olive oil ultimately connects back to a larger philosophy about beauty and health.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Yet in a culture that equates progress with perpetual acceleration, to pause is to risk obsolescence.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Bob O’Brien, Counterpoint’s research director, also equates Mini LED with FALD.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of equates
Verb
  • His interview with O’Donnell relates his story—a faulty parachute, a tough crash, a long bloody hike, and survival until he was rescued by an American plane—in a genuinely moving way.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the funding gap relates specifically to weapons purchases, Zelensky said, and future financing for Ukraine could come in the form of deals for sharing technology and joint drone production.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of relates
Verb
  • His current net approval of -19 percentage points compares with -8 a year ago.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This compares with 73% of third graders in Texas who were reading at this level in 2016.
    — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of compares

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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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