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.
—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
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
Adjective
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Choosing proportional furniture and minimizing decor improves flow and openness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Some have minimal requirements that are commensurate with the risk posed to the public from the services of such licensees.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The Best Summer Fruits With Protein Fruits are, of course, necessary to a balanced diet, with some selections, like citrus, rich in vitamin C, and others, including bananas, high in potassium.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Regular maintenance like balanced watering and soil care helps prevent brown patches.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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