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
Or should it be prorated across the life of a contract like a signing bonus in the NFL?
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is largely because cap charges associated with bonuses, unlike cap charges from base salaries, can be prorated across up to five years.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Loan limits will also be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The supplier is offering a free repair kit, depending on the model of air conditioner, or a full or prorated refund.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is largely because cap charges associated with bonuses, unlike cap charges from base salaries, can be prorated across up to five years.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Loan limits will also be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The supplier is offering a free repair kit, depending on the model of air conditioner, or a full or prorated refund.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
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The arm uses high-precision torque sensors distributed across its length to detect external forces in real time, adjusting its motion through impedance control for smoother, more natural operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are many benefits that come with creating a trust fund, such as protecting assets, bypassing probate court, or having a clear direction for how assets are distributed and to whom.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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In normal times, the agency acts like a loving but diligent parent, dispensing money at regular intervals to insure the kids don’t spend it all at once.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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These sites cut against the stereotypical image of a critic as an expert dispensing a thumbs-up or thumbs-down like a Roman emperor.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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My goal is to make sure Town Council allocates funds properly to make sure the needs of the Pineville community are met.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Senate Republicans are trying to divide Democrats on Thursday with a vote that would pay government workers deemed essential who are working without pay during the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Whitney drops the bomb that she is set to start her own MomTok, as the group continues to be divided.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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L3Harris revealed that the communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked battlespace with fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Emirates confirmed to Reuters that its plane was leased from and operated by ACT Airlines, a Turkish carrier that provides extra cargo capacity to major airlines.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So 21 days later, when the House returned to regular legislative session, they were administered the oath.—
Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
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At least two of the boaters — a former lifeguard and a nurse — administered CPR to Lucy, who had been trapped under Pino’s boat and was unconscious.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Prorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorate. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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