as in difference
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a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected
The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.
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Recent Examples of disproportion
Between the assassination in Sarajevo, the mass slaughter in the trenches, and the stagnant front lines lie disproportions so immense that cause and effect lose all relation.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
—Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
—Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
—Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
—Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
—Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
—Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportion
Noun
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nowhere is this imbalance more obvious than in nursing homes and hospitals.—
Grace Brown,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Crepey skin is often linked to changes in collagen and elastin, combined with a moisture imbalance, which is where body oils shine.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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This distinction is fast becoming one of the most consequential competitive fault lines in modern markets.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Milano-Cortina is only 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, a far gentler disparity than the 13-hour and 16-hour differences for the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dallas Fed found modest increases in consumption and income inequality over the past three decades.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sanchez writes for the the Hechinger Report, which produced this story and is a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.—
Olivia Sanchez,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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