as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
Matchday income was the revenue stream with the greatest proportional uplift, but growth has been particularly impressive in commercial areas.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
This led to strikes and work-to-rule protests (when strict adherence to procedures is used to slow down operations), all while passenger numbers were growing without proportional expansion of infrastructure.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
This means most graphics cards tend to have their frame rates drop a similar proportional amount when moving from, say, 1080p to 1440p.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Yet given everything creators Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti have communicated about Joe over the show’s five seasons, castration doesn’t quite feel satisfying as a proportional symbolic response to Joe’s tenure of terror.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
This led to strikes and work-to-rule protests (when strict adherence to procedures is used to slow down operations), all while passenger numbers were growing without proportional expansion of infrastructure.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
This means most graphics cards tend to have their frame rates drop a similar proportional amount when moving from, say, 1080p to 1440p.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Yet given everything creators Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti have communicated about Joe over the show’s five seasons, castration doesn’t quite feel satisfying as a proportional symbolic response to Joe’s tenure of terror.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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With no grandfathering, a proportionate roll-out will be vital.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Instead, the proposal makes logical tweaks to ensure proportionate consequences for incomplete discovery.—
Mimi Rocah,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under pressure from ultraconservatives in the Republican conference, congressional leaders are trying to find ways to offset that revenue loss with commensurate cuts to federal spending.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The play, with commensurate high ticket prices, has been reeling in massive box office since beginning previews March 12.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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China and imports Target's first-quarter comparable sales fell 3.8%, compared to analysts' estimates of a 1.08% decline.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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For this fiscal year, Ross anticipates a flat to 3% decrease in comparable store sales for the first quarter, attributing this to cautious macroeconomic conditions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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To keep your baby’s skin healthy, these wipes are pH balanced, made from 99% water, and are free of fragrances, parabens, dyes, and phenoxyethanol.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Just pair heat with gentle movement, hydration, and a balanced, fiber-rich diet.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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