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 metabolic health conversation has expanded significantly with growing interest in continuous glucose monitors and insulin sensitivity, yet the fatigue side of PCOS still doesn’t get proportional attention.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The Lancet, a respected medical journal, estimates deaths may approach 200,000, leading many to question claims of proportional self-defense.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
There just won’t be that many people around, proportional to space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These reforms opened up the possibility that a minority candidate could secure the Democratic nomination through a more proportional allocation of delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The Lancet, a respected medical journal, estimates deaths may approach 200,000, leading many to question claims of proportional self-defense.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
There just won’t be that many people around, proportional to space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These reforms opened up the possibility that a minority candidate could secure the Democratic nomination through a more proportional allocation of delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
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And if so, is this advantage proportionate to the harm inflicted on civilians and the environment?—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investigators also pointed to Massachusetts law prohibiting officers from firing at a moving vehicle unless necessary to prevent imminent harm and requiring that force be proportionate to the threat.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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At such a high level of spending, businesses will need a structural transformation to yield commensurate value.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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One of the few clubs with comparable fees, the Yellowstone Club in Montana, offers access to multiple resorts, 50 ski trails and more than a dozen restaurants across a members-only area the size of Manhattan.—
Bernard Condon,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The average American of 1925, Bradley noted, citing his team’s considerable research for its new book, lived at a standard of living roughly comparable to South Africa today.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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But if the Chiefs plan to reshape their offense into a more balanced, downhill running machine, the 6-6, 267-pound Roush may be just what the doctor ordered.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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