as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
expect financial returns proportionate to your efforts
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Recent Examples of proportionate
Tiered schedules could account for different categories of violations, ensuring that penalties are proportionate to the offense.
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Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
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
The measures applied to the Ambition were described as temporary, proportionate and subject to continuous review, with a further update expected later Wednesday once analysis results were available.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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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Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
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
The measures applied to the Ambition were described as temporary, proportionate and subject to continuous review, with a further update expected later Wednesday once analysis results were available.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for proportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportionate
Adjective
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Choosing proportional furniture and minimizing decor improves flow and openness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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One of beauty’s buzziest categories got a commensurate celebration Thursday, with key industry leaders heading to Lincoln Center for the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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“Proportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportionate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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