as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with
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Recent Examples of commensurable
In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.
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Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
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Kyle Harper,
Discover Magazine,
15 Dec. 2017
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples.
—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—
Kyle Harper,
Discover Magazine,
15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
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Instead of looking only at the outcome, consider whether the effort was proportional to the results.
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Budget windfalls Third, host-community benefits that are proportional to the imposition.
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One of beauty’s buzziest categories got a commensurate celebration Thursday, with key industry leaders heading to Lincoln Center for the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards.
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This was not Jonathan Taylor demanding fair compensation until the Indianapolis Colts paid the running back commensurate with his Pro Bowl status.
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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Reports promise a clear verdict on whether your gut is balanced, then hand you a roadmap of foods to eat, foods to skip and probiotics to buy.
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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