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
There just won’t be that many people around, proportional to space.
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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
In exchange for Jackon's support in the general election, Dukakis agreed to replace winner-take-all Democratic primaries with proportional allocation rules.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Arizona says one of the proposals would essentially empty the Central Arizona Project Canal, while another would apportion shortages based not on water rights seniority but on proportional use, a switch-up that could help Arizona and hurt California.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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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
In exchange for Jackon's support in the general election, Dukakis agreed to replace winner-take-all Democratic primaries with proportional allocation rules.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Arizona says one of the proposals would essentially empty the Central Arizona Project Canal, while another would apportion shortages based not on water rights seniority but on proportional use, a switch-up that could help Arizona and hurt California.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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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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Now, costs must be proportionate to the benefit provided to each parcel that will be assessed a new fee.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Demand political agendas that tax wealth and profits at levels commensurate to their standing at the top of our nation’s economic ladder.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Now, thanks to a raft of glowing reviews, sky-high audience exit-polling scores, and commensurate word-of-mouth buzz, Project Hail Mary is well on its way to recouping its $200 production budget (which does not include another $150 million or so in prints and advertising costs).—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, the city has not made comparable investments in police cameras, license plate readers and real-time surveillance tools that could help prevent or solve violent crime.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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California, New York and Texas are among the 13 states with comparable measures.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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This network allows the sleep surface to respond dynamically to the sleeper’s individual weight distribution, helping maintain balanced spinal alignment for a wide range of body types.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood had no interest in presenting balanced portrayals of Black life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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