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 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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The process begins with the city preparing an engineer’s report to show that the amount of the assessment is proportionate to a special benefit for each parcel of property that will be charged.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Every week, Mira receives an allowance of twelve dollars, a cute amount commensurate with her age.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Board of Supervisors is failing to deliver results commensurate with its enormous budget and authority.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In January, the FCC issued new guidance over the equal time rule, which requires broadcasters that feature a political candidate on their airwaves offer comparable time to rivals, if it is requested.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Morgan Rielly, the high-end comparable Drance found for Buium, is also a key comparable according to Buium’s current Net Rating profile.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 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 15 May. 2026.
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