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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correlates

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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
According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Research indicates that utilizing these benefits correlates with improved health outcomes, including higher rates of preventive visits and better chronic disease management. — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 This directly correlates to a reduction in automaker incentive spending. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlates
  1. supplements
  2. associates
  3. complements
  4. identifies
  5. connects
  6. equates
  7. relates
  8. compares
Noun
  • The protein building blocks can have anti-inflammatory and muscle-building properties – though studies and safety analyses of their benefits and efficacy as supplements or injections vary widely.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • County Extension Services in every state provide a lab to analyze soil samples and prepare a report on what supplements may be needed for healthy seed germination and growth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplements
Verb
  • What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.
    — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of associates
Noun
  • Fabletics is evolving from its digital origins, using physical stores as strategic complements and brand destinations.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The vibrant shade complements just about everything—from crisp summer whites and denim to beachwear and evening looks.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of complements
Verb
  • The cops don’t entirely buy that their serial killer is a high-school student, even as Bret identifies Robert by name.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In Colorado, nearly a quarter of the overall population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
    — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The new solution connects with existing legal software such as iManage, NetDocuments, Docusign, and many others.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • Each and every item relates in some way to the novel’s storyline, yet miraculously, many of the objects were sourced before the book was even written.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of relates
Verb
  • What Hasty built instead compares each coach against the specific opposing talent his players faced, which means a good coach with a bad roster finally looks different from a bad coach with a good one.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • During training, one neural network compares the robot’s movements with the insect demonstrations, while another learns a reward structure that encourages behavior similar to the biological example.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of compares

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“Correlates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlates. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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