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
The team evaluated the size of the ancient octopuses using allometric calculation—a method that used the proportional growth rates of modern, long-bodied finned octopuses to extrapolate the size of their extinct relatives.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
With the revision, unskilled workers in Noida will now earn approximately $147 per month, while semi-skilled and skilled workers will also see proportional increases.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who submit a claim will receive a proportional payment distribution calculated by taking the remaining funds for distribution divided by the number of people who submit valid settlement claim forms.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The rate at which the universe is expanding is called the Hubble constant, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, who, with Milton Humason, showed convincingly that the velocity with which a galaxy was moving away from Earth was proportional to its distance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
With the revision, unskilled workers in Noida will now earn approximately $147 per month, while semi-skilled and skilled workers will also see proportional increases.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who submit a claim will receive a proportional payment distribution calculated by taking the remaining funds for distribution divided by the number of people who submit valid settlement claim forms.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The rate at which the universe is expanding is called the Hubble constant, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, who, with Milton Humason, showed convincingly that the velocity with which a galaxy was moving away from Earth was proportional to its distance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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The measures applied to the Ambition were described as temporary, proportionate and subject to continuous review, with a further update expected later Wednesday once analysis results were available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The after-tax equity method earnings have Berkshire’s proportionate share of profits attributable to its investments in Kraft Heinz (KHC), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Berkadia.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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So, again, the United States government has been consistent throughout all administrations since 1979 in providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Taiwan Relations Act, which is selling arms commensurate to the threat that Taiwan receives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The deals allegedly didn’t include goods or services offered to the general public for profit, didn’t activate the athletes’ NIL rights and didn’t reflect pay rates and terms commensurate with compensation paid to other athletes in similar deals.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall resolution of the Pro display is crisp, bright and certainly comparable to the MacBook Air display and possibly not far off that of the MacBook Pro.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Winners may not substitute, assign, or transfer any prize or redeem any prize for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Other Potential Benefits of Gelatin Even if its impact on gut health isn’t fully established, gelatin can still have a place in a healthy, balanced diet.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Burries belongs in the conversation as a balanced two-way athlete.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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