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
Carriers that automate routine underwriting tasks can redirect experienced underwriters to higher-value work, all while scaling operations without proportional increases in headcount.
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Abhishek Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But that’s proportional, given the 50 states in the nation, pointed out Leslie Hylton-Hinga, the special projects director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The amount of monetary support given is proportional to their income and the number of family members.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The financial impact on media rights and sponsorship revenue is likely proportional to the length and participation numbers of any Grand Slam boycott.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Abhishek Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But that’s proportional, given the 50 states in the nation, pointed out Leslie Hylton-Hinga, the special projects director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The amount of monetary support given is proportional to their income and the number of family members.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The financial impact on media rights and sponsorship revenue is likely proportional to the length and participation numbers of any Grand Slam boycott.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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Tiered schedules could account for different categories of violations, ensuring that penalties are proportionate to the offense.—
Inu Manak,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Focus on proportionate controls, model documentation, testing, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, agent governance and audit trails, so AI can scale into revenue- and risk-sensitive processes without hitting compliance roadblocks later.—
Tom Hood,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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This was not Jonathan Taylor demanding fair compensation until the Indianapolis Colts paid the running back commensurate with his Pro Bowl status.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Some have minimal requirements that are commensurate with the risk posed to the public from the services of such licensees.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The Best Summer Fruits With Protein Fruits are, of course, necessary to a balanced diet, with some selections, like citrus, rich in vitamin C, and others, including bananas, high in potassium.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Regular maintenance like balanced watering and soil care helps prevent brown patches.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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