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
These varieties germinate best in soil between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which roughly correlates to daytime air temperatures in the 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit range. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Based on our internal data, registration on gambling platforms correlates with higher default rates. — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Appetite suppression through smelling of dark chocolate correlates with changes in ghrelin in young women. — Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026 Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates. — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 The p-tau217 test measures a form of tau that correlates with how much plaque buildup someone has and gives a hint about tangles, Sperling said. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 Across all political identifications, being male and white correlates with higher meat consumption. — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 The numerology of the 7/7 portal correlates with the understanding of the number 7 itself. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Educators in Castleberry say students who attend the summer program arrive ready in August, and research shows public preschool attendance correlates with higher third-grade reading and math performance. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
  1. supplements
  2. associates
  3. complements
  4. identifies
  5. connects
  6. equates
  7. relates
  8. compares
Noun
  • Or Paracelsus will recommend a full epigenetic panel and other tests, only to learn that the client has already done them all, takes a long list of supplements, and receives two IVs a week during the workday.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • There are also lots of less-than-ethical influencers who are looking to make a quick buck on unproven supplements and vitamins.
    — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplements
Verb
  • The productivity boom everyone associates with the personal computer didn’t actually show up in the macro data until 15 years after the PC was commercialized.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The two-time Oscar winner, who was born in Concord and grew up in the East Bay, associates that sign with some of his favorite Bay Area childhood memories.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Definition of associates
Noun
  • The vibrant shade complements just about everything—from crisp summer whites and denim to beachwear and evening looks.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The key is freeing up time for core expertise, ensuring AI complements human judgment for a clear return on investment.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of complements
Verb
  • Hall’s report, also released by the state police on Friday, identifies the Jonesboro couple, who state police said last week were seriously injured and taken to a Memphis hospital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Montway identifies March and April as a return-planning period, followed by the main northbound season in May and June.
    — Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Bosphorus Strait—which connects the Black Sea in the North to Sea of Marmara in the South, dividing Istanbul’s East and West sides—is filled with a constant flow of boats going about their business.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Being loved equates survival from the infant’s brain perspective.
    — Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of equates
Verb
  • Holland’s Spider-Man relates more personally to everyone — friends and foes — than any other superhero; his scenes with the Punisher (Jon Bernthal), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Det.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Bible relates the remarkable transformation of Saul of Tarsus – at one time a violent persecutor of Christians – who became a powerful teacher-by-example of love and peace.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Definition of relates
Verb
  • One of those shell casings was entered into the ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), which compares shell casings and other evidence and connects them to shootings involving the same firearm.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The logic comes from a vanity scorecard that compares the state’s GDP results with the International Monetary Fund’s estimates of business output by nation.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of compares

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