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
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.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
That was out of the question—their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws.
—The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2021
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
That was out of the question—their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws.
—The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
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For example, manufacturers continue to pay rebates that are proportional to the price of a product in exchange for preferred positions on the plan formulary.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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To comply with international law, officers overseeing airstrikes must conclude that the risk of civilian casualties is proportional to the target’s military value, and take all feasible precautions to protect civilian life.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the absence of any significant national sports competition and with broadcasters locked into winter hibernation mode, the cable network and its various spinoff channels have an opportunity to deliver an audience commensurate with the scope of tonight’s matchup.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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As the weather is expected to remain frigid, demand and spot prices for oil and natural gas are likely to soar, commensurate with the need for people and businesses to heat their homes and other structures.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Airlines must maintain ventilation systems that supply about half a pound of fresh air per minute for each passenger – comparable to other public spaces.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Experts believe the market is currently balanced, with rising inventory and prices expected to continue their upward trend in 2025.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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