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
Levin said the wealthy need to pay a proportional share of their income into the safety-net program.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The two remaining vehicles in the study – the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford F-150 – fell between these extremes, both for the available near-view in 2023 (50% and 36% of the semicircle, respectively) and the proportional reduction over time (25% and 21% – the F150 was very restricted even in 2001).
—Ian Baker
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Horton said that's because the typical residential parcel in the neighborhood is about a tenth of an acre and the zoning is proportional to the size of a lot, meaning a plot of that size could see four housing units at most.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Ensure the height of the lamp is proportional to the height of the end table, and the overall size is to scale with the rest of the furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The two remaining vehicles in the study – the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford F-150 – fell between these extremes, both for the available near-view in 2023 (50% and 36% of the semicircle, respectively) and the proportional reduction over time (25% and 21% – the F150 was very restricted even in 2001).
—Ian Baker
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Horton said that's because the typical residential parcel in the neighborhood is about a tenth of an acre and the zoning is proportional to the size of a lot, meaning a plot of that size could see four housing units at most.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Ensure the height of the lamp is proportional to the height of the end table, and the overall size is to scale with the rest of the furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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As with all character dimensions, the challenge is that any of the five virtuous character behaviors (being fair, equitable, proportionate, even-handed, and socially responsible) can manifest as deficient or excess vices.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Compared to other economic development projects of proportionate scale, data centers tend to employ fewer permanent employees.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The White Sox, yes, those White Sox who lost a modern-era record 121 games last year, have attendance more commensurate with their futility.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Barry Jenkins’ Pastel, this is a small-scale picture that should find a commensurate but appreciative audience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Israeli F-15s had no comparable missile to the Phoenix at that time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Neither quarterback lit the world on fire as a rookie, though Maye posted comparable -- if not better -- stats to Williams with less playing time.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of guessing, leaders have real information about meeting dynamics and can guide teams toward more balanced discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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