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
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The difference between the two teams in the table could be more than just one point after this weekend’s encounter.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bridges later established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote respect and appreciation for people’s differences.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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The long-term actuarial deficit reflects a systemic imbalance between contributions and promised benefits.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The protagonist, for her part, feels the students were willing participants and finds their accusations tiresome, insisting the modern outcry over power imbalances is overblown.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Faire, GILi Guise is tagged as women- and Latino-owned and explicitly marked as not selling on Amazon—a distinction Falesnik is quick to stand behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Never quite finding a permanent home at any position on the Dolphins’ offensive line, Eichenberg holds the distinction of starting at all five positions in his time with Miami.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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East Lake Foundation Ilham Askia, CEO of the East Lake Foundation, said the initiative is designed to address generational wealth disparities at an early age.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bias in our healthcare system, even when unintentional, also helps drive these health disparities.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the political left, capitalism has become increasingly associated with inequality, corporate power and corruption, and instability, while socialism is framed around equality, fairness and security.—
Justin Callais,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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