as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience
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Recent Examples of commensurate
Similarly, Sage’s (Susan Heyward) reverse heel turn and Ashley’s (Colby Minifie) life-saving assistance in the West Wing are apparently good enough deeds to spare these savory villains a more commensurate sentence.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The news comes a few months after Prime Video India today unveiled a massive slate of original TV shows, feature films and licensed content, as leading international execs at the streamer outlined ambitions commensurate to the content.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 May 2026
So, again, the United States government has been consistent throughout all administrations since 1979 in providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Taiwan Relations Act, which is selling arms commensurate to the threat that Taiwan receives.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The deals allegedly didn’t include goods or services offered to the general public for profit, didn’t activate the athletes’ NIL rights and didn’t reflect pay rates and terms commensurate with compensation paid to other athletes in similar deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The news comes a few months after Prime Video India today unveiled a massive slate of original TV shows, feature films and licensed content, as leading international execs at the streamer outlined ambitions commensurate to the content.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 May 2026
So, again, the United States government has been consistent throughout all administrations since 1979 in providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Taiwan Relations Act, which is selling arms commensurate to the threat that Taiwan receives.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The deals allegedly didn’t include goods or services offered to the general public for profit, didn’t activate the athletes’ NIL rights and didn’t reflect pay rates and terms commensurate with compensation paid to other athletes in similar deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurate
Adjective
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Choosing proportional furniture and minimizing decor improves flow and openness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Emmy guidelines state that the number of nominees in the acting categories will be proportionate to the number of acting submissions in that category.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Due diligence obligations should also be proportionate to the size and context of the importing company’s operations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Occupants get a balanced blend of touchscreen tech and analog functionality, along with a formidable degree of tactile style and ergonomic insight.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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While the majority of the options flow was in calls, instruments used to bet on a stock going up when they are bought, the flow became more balanced as the day went on.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Commensurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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