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
Telemetry is collected, alerts are generated, analysts triage, correlation occurs and containment follows.
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Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Multiple studies since then have also identified a correlation between a woman’s use of antidepressants during pregnancy and her child’s later diagnosis of autism, and to a lesser extent, ADHD.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Methods For Using Coffee Grounds As Mosquito Repellent Studies have shown correlations between coffee grounds and mosquitoes.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Animal studies have linked microplastic exposure to cancer, heart attacks and reproductive problems, and human studies show high correlation.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Multiple studies since then have also identified a correlation between a woman’s use of antidepressants during pregnancy and her child’s later diagnosis of autism, and to a lesser extent, ADHD.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Methods For Using Coffee Grounds As Mosquito Repellent Studies have shown correlations between coffee grounds and mosquitoes.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Animal studies have linked microplastic exposure to cancer, heart attacks and reproductive problems, and human studies show high correlation.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
Noun
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Lexi passes on the opportunity to work at the OnlyFans house, but at least her relationship with her sister is mended.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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The similarities between Zaniewska and Martínez mostly end with gender.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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