as in unequal
having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected; too large or too small in relation to something
He believes that middle-class people bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. A disproportionate number of the students are poor.
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Recent Examples of disproportionate
Seniors account for a disproportionate share of losses The report shows a clear fault line by age.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Specifically the commander-in-chief orders a strike against Russian satellites, a disproportionate response that is certain to spark global warfare.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Those that can align policy, capital, and execution will capture a disproportionate share of the opportunity.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Targeting civilian objects can only be permitted if the facility provides direct support to the military and attacking it will not cause disproportionate harm to the civilian population, experts say.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Specifically the commander-in-chief orders a strike against Russian satellites, a disproportionate response that is certain to spark global warfare.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Those that can align policy, capital, and execution will capture a disproportionate share of the opportunity.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Targeting civilian objects can only be permitted if the facility provides direct support to the military and attacking it will not cause disproportionate harm to the civilian population, experts say.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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Despite some significant flaws, including unequal access to care in poor and rural areas, its focus on preventive care is widely considered a model worldwide.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Education Department terminated one agreement involving books removed from a school library in Georgia, and another targeting harsh discipline and unequal education opportunities for Native students in the Rapid City Area School District in South Dakota.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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From penguins at Boulders Beach to whale spotting on the coast, packing a pair of binoculars ensures you a front-row seat to the diverse wildlife of South Africa.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Annicelli said that Connecticut is home to a wide variety of diverse snakes and reptiles.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The park features the distinctive Guggenheim Bandshell, and used to host New York Fashion Week in the spring and fall.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Observers have put forth several explanations for her approach.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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