1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Normally, this requires a lot of trial and error, building up thin films and checking whether the proportions are correct, then adjusting as needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
To put that percentage into further context, Newsweek analyzed what similarly proportioned wedding spending would look like for Americans in professions such as construction, nursing and law.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Verb
The proportion of larger, late-maturing fish increased, but the abundance and richness of smaller fish decreased, likely due to the introduction of large game fish, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Normally, this requires a lot of trial and error, building up thin films and checking whether the proportions are correct, then adjusting as needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Because of its perfect symmetry.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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These include concepts like object cohesion, symmetry, and counting—the kind of common sense a small child has.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the reading portion of the exam, nearly a quarter of MPS students met or exceeded grade-level benchmarks in reading, while about 73% scored below expectations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zero account, transfer, trading or commission fees (fund ratios may apply).—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, it was modified for speed with larger throttle bodies, ported cylinder heads, two-into-two exhaust, race camshafts, and a higher compression ratio.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have used a massive UK Biobank dataset analysis to identify that fat distribution, not just overall size, maps to distinct changes in brain structure and connectivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Speaking with Synovus in February 2024, Henley talked about balancing his career with being a father of three.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most of the studies the researchers reviewed and analyzed showed correlations, but didn’t fully explain how specific microbes caused epigenetic changes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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The results of these studies have been mixed, with some showing a possible correlation and others showing no link.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Merck’s shares jumped over 5%, amid an announcement that deputy CEO Kai Beckmann will take the reins currently held by CEO Belén Garijo.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But in a twist, strong economic signals could actually keep the Fed from cutting rates, reining in market bulls.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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No potential rates were discussed.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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