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
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.
—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
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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Those who submit a claim will receive a proportional payment distribution calculated by taking the remaining funds for distribution divided by the number of people who submit valid settlement claim forms.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Warrenville, which accounts for about 7% of water flow into the plant annually, is also paying its proportional share of the project.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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At such a high level of spending, businesses will need a structural transformation to yield commensurate value.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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One of the few clubs with comparable fees, the Yellowstone Club in Montana, offers access to multiple resorts, 50 ski trails and more than a dozen restaurants across a members-only area the size of Manhattan.—
Bernard Condon,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The average American of 1925, Bradley noted, citing his team’s considerable research for its new book, lived at a standard of living roughly comparable to South Africa today.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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