as in supplement
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 to associate
to think of (something) in combination
a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work
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Recent Examples of correlate
Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
But valuations are likely closely correlated to real-world spending, and the results bear that out.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Noun
That definition more-or-less correlates with what Opta considers ‘headed clearances’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
So the whole play on words was the birds and the bees,which is kind of correlated to both John Logan and John Tucker’s stories, in a sense.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
But valuations are likely closely correlated to real-world spending, and the results bear that out.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate
Noun
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State health officials are warning the public that a nationwide salmonella outbreak, which also sickened two Minnesotans, has been linked to a supplement purchased online from Amazon.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The clearest red flags are unproven or invasive treatments — like stem cell therapy — and sweeping health claims tied to supplements, IV vitamin drips or biometric screenings that the science doesn’t yet support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The first period is associated primarily with the sun’s southern hemisphere, while the second shifts toward northern solar latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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After the attack, law enforcement seized more than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, as well as a crossbow, while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the shooters, said Mark Remily, the special agent in charge of FBI San Diego.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The pale hue of her towering hairdo made the perfect complement to her bold gown—a Kevin Germanier Spring 2026 Couture design, which looked as if it were covered in colorful tufts of tinsel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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The video plays behind the band in concert, a visual complement to the delectable groove, and its concept is one that Rhodes is thrilled to discuss.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Akindahunsi is not believed to be connected to prior incidents at or around the UCLA campus, Richard Mejia, director of emergency communications, said in a statement.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The company reviewed its safety protocols this week in response to the situation at GKN, which is not connected to Arkema.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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It's advised for those with respiratory or heart-related issues to limit outdoor activity this afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The fans would relate and connect with him.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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No, Hantavirus Is Not COVID-26 Speaking of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of social media posts have been trying to somehow equate hantaviruses to COVID-19.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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While also ignoring that the left also compared Mitt Romney, a very moderate Republican figure, to Hitler.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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But the financial might of the Premier League club compared with that of virtually every other club in the competition said otherwise.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Correlate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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