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
Using only data for 2007-2024 comparison, the following places had the smallest proportional increase in religiously unaffiliated people: Nebraska and Arkansas (5 percent), South Carolina (6 percent), and New Mexico and Connecticut (9 percent).
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Disney tends to keep these figures proportional, Maui certainly would tower above poultry.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Every state receives an amount of money proportional to that state's population.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Each bond’s principal remains due in full at maturity, and holders receive an extra payout proportional to bitcoin’s price appreciation.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Disney tends to keep these figures proportional, Maui certainly would tower above poultry.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Every state receives an amount of money proportional to that state's population.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Each bond’s principal remains due in full at maturity, and holders receive an extra payout proportional to bitcoin’s price appreciation.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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The amount of pushback is proportionate to how badly it is needed.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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DeChambeau was the genesis of the idea to make the curve of the club face – the bulge and roll – proportionate to how fast a golfer can swing the club.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And so, understand that this is commensurate with other utilities.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Mets gave him a two-year, $26 million deal with a player option for 2027, which is commensurate with his market as a closer.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One league executive said Malonga’s talent is comparable to presumptive No. 1 pick, UConn star Paige Bueckers, even if her public profile isn’t.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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When looking at gaming, the gender split for recent Super Mario Bros game releases was comparable to that of its feature film.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lots of people love Global knives are beloved by many for their middle of the road price and balanced, lightweight feel.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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For a more balanced strategy, the Trefis High Quality portfolio has delivered strong results, returning over 91% since launch—outpacing broader benchmarks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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