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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident, blown out of proportion in his opinion, was, on the contrary, an example of how demanding the crowd can be at Juventus.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Vrabel was asked if the topic is being blown out of proportion on social media.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident, blown out of proportion in his opinion, was, on the contrary, an example of how demanding the crowd can be at Juventus.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
To put that percentage into further context, Newsweek analyzed what similarly proportioned wedding spending would look like for Americans in professions such as construction, nursing and law.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
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Its clear lines and symmetry stood out and kept viewers' attention.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the researchers, the symmetry improves crawling performance, simplifies multi-object planning, and reduces the need for complex motions, enabling faster, more efficient manipulation compared to traditional robotic or human-like hands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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Yet Senate Democrats have promised to derail its passage ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline unless the DHS portion is renegotiated.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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These sectors have also utilized a substantial portion of last year’s outlays.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Japan, intergenerational wealth transfers amid inflation and high debt-to-GDP ratios could drive younger generations toward gold.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That means its power-to-weight ratio is high, and its driving dynamics should be less like a sports car and more like a race car.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, a 2004 census of the Barents Sea polar bear population counted approximately 2,650 individuals and that number did not shrink in size until recently.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Since its launch in 2019, the podcast has grown dramatically in size and scope, hosting some of the biggest names in fitness, wellness, and entertainment.—
Mike Wehner,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reducing Friction For Your Manager And Team Promotion decisions often reward people who make other people’s jobs easier, especially the jobs of leaders who have to balance multiple priorities.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Any downsides have to be balanced against the very real risks of avoiding medication, psychiatrists stress.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This breakdown in asset class correlation was a wake-up call for institutions that had leaned heavily on passive exposure.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But there’s still a correlation in Kansas City.—
Sam McDowell
January 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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Now, with roughly $404 million still available, Sakura Square is among more than 80 applicants hoping to secure a share of the next round of funding.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company’s share of its agreement with California — $55 million — is barely a speck on its balance sheet; revenue for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, topped $102 billion in its most recent quarterly earnings report.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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