as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
Davidson County has one of the lowest proportional turnout rates in the state at 20.3%.
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Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
The plans are funded by private insurance companies doing business in the states, and those companies share in FAIR Plan profits, losses and expenses in amounts proportional to their market shares in the states.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
While embedding proportional scaling and dynamic optimization into computational systems is already possible to some degree, there is still significant room for improvement.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While proportional sharing works well in most cases, Tu acknowledged that there are scenarios where splitting expenses equally is appropriate.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
The plans are funded by private insurance companies doing business in the states, and those companies share in FAIR Plan profits, losses and expenses in amounts proportional to their market shares in the states.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
While embedding proportional scaling and dynamic optimization into computational systems is already possible to some degree, there is still significant room for improvement.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While proportional sharing works well in most cases, Tu acknowledged that there are scenarios where splitting expenses equally is appropriate.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
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The hourglass is considered voluptuous because the hip and bust appear larger, but a slim and small-framed person can also have this body type. Strengths of the hourglass body shape People with the hourglass body shape are said to have the most proportionate body type.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the trial that followed, Hallam argued that the action was a proportionate response to the climate crisis.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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Close pay gaps Every organization can introduce compensation structures commensurate with their long-term contribution to the common good.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The case and dial are in excellent overall condition, showing some wear commensurate with its age.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Preparing for an economic downturn is comparable to training before a major competition.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, my private insurance is about $140 per month and is comparable to what my coverage was in the U.S.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S. — CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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This ensures that every coaching session stays focused on your growth, not on trying to maintain a balanced exchange.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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