as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service
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Recent Examples of prorate
Membership in the Ozark Hill Hikers is $12 per year prorated $1 for each month remaining in the calendar year.
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Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
In September 2023, Hill began renting Crown’s Corner Mechanic’s 9,000-square-foot space, initially receiving two months prorated before paying $6,375 monthly.
—Ashton Jackson
eric Clark, CNBC, 31 May 2025
This is set to be prorated for the number of days the ships are in Hawaii's ports.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Byrd, whose salary was prorated starting from April 22, will receive $95,000 this year; $96,900 in 2026; $98,38 in 2027 and $100,814 in 2028, according to an agreement unanimously approved by the Town Council.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
In September 2023, Hill began renting Crown’s Corner Mechanic’s 9,000-square-foot space, initially receiving two months prorated before paying $6,375 monthly.
—Ashton Jackson
eric Clark, CNBC, 31 May 2025
This is set to be prorated for the number of days the ships are in Hawaii's ports.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Byrd, whose salary was prorated starting from April 22, will receive $95,000 this year; $96,900 in 2026; $98,38 in 2027 and $100,814 in 2028, according to an agreement unanimously approved by the Town Council.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
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From the mobile studio, the live broadcast is distributed simultaneously via satellite links and online streams to TV networks all over the globe.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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They were distributed at World Market locations in over 30 states.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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This involves planning your day in advance and allocating specific time slots for various tasks, meetings, and even breaks.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The legislation further militarizing the border by allocating resources for more police, military equipment and infrastructure.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The California health system has divided his former positions amongst Michael Condrin (interim CEO) and Dr. Bruce Lee Hall (interim vice chancellor of human health sciences).—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program Grant and the Urban Green and Community Gardens Grant Program are administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The Board of Elections hires a director and oversees the staff, who are responsible for administering local, state and federal elections.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.—
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CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Over 500 fire personnel were assigned to the White Sage fire, while 70 were assigned to the Dragon Bravo Fire.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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By breaking out of one customer’s isolated VM environment, a threat actor could take control of the hypervisor that apportions each VM.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 435 House seats in Congress are apportioned to the states based on total population, including military personnel and U.S. government civilians temporarily deployed outside the state during a census, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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“Prorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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