as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together
The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.
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Recent Examples of correlation
And pretty much all of the data suffer from the reality that, as any stats teacher will remind you, correlation does not necessarily imply causation.
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
But another line of thinking argues that correlation should not be equated with causation.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Stocks have been higher while volatility has remained elevated, a correlation that doesn't last for long in markets.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Some parents call his rhetoric alarmist, and other researchers argue that his evidence isn’t strong enough to draw social media as the correlation behind the youth mental health epidemic.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
But another line of thinking argues that correlation should not be equated with causation.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Stocks have been higher while volatility has remained elevated, a correlation that doesn't last for long in markets.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Some parents call his rhetoric alarmist, and other researchers argue that his evidence isn’t strong enough to draw social media as the correlation behind the youth mental health epidemic.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Muriel’s From American Horror Story to Disney’s Princess and the Frog, New Orleans’s relationship with the otherworldly has been well documented on film and television.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The trio could be a modern take on Sex and the City, but their passions for fashion and raunchy recaps are where the similarities end.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Due to their nutritional similarities, the choice between pumpkin and summer squash may come down to your personal taste preferences.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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