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Recent Examples of proportionately
Royalty payments are made proportionately to musicians and songwriters from a pool of funds, according to the federal prosecutor’s office.
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Brito said some airports have proportionately higher jet fuel consumption, pointing to Singapore and Frankfurt, so concentration and distance from suppliers create an additional layer of market jitters that is reflected in current prices.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The letter also said Iran doesn’t seek tension and would not initiate a war but would respond decisively and proportionately if attacked.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In Bangladesh, voters elect 300 members of Parliament directly while the remaining 50 posts are reserved for women and distributed proportionately among the winning parties.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But now, as Williams vows to spend the new tax money only on health care and seeks from the District Attorney’s Office some of the proportionately biggest county budget reduction targets, public safety advocates say they were misled.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The state and localities collect proportionately more taxes than California, New Jersey, and Connecticut — let alone Florida and Texas.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The votes of the parties that did not make it into parliament will be divided proportionately, meaning PAS will end up with several seats more than a bare majority of 51.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
So range will decline more than proportionately as speed increases.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Brito said some airports have proportionately higher jet fuel consumption, pointing to Singapore and Frankfurt, so concentration and distance from suppliers create an additional layer of market jitters that is reflected in current prices.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The letter also said Iran doesn’t seek tension and would not initiate a war but would respond decisively and proportionately if attacked.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In Bangladesh, voters elect 300 members of Parliament directly while the remaining 50 posts are reserved for women and distributed proportionately among the winning parties.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But now, as Williams vows to spend the new tax money only on health care and seeks from the District Attorney’s Office some of the proportionately biggest county budget reduction targets, public safety advocates say they were misled.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The state and localities collect proportionately more taxes than California, New Jersey, and Connecticut — let alone Florida and Texas.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The votes of the parties that did not make it into parliament will be divided proportionately, meaning PAS will end up with several seats more than a bare majority of 51.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
So range will decline more than proportionately as speed increases.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportionately
Adverb
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The tournament has always been the NCAA’s most visible and important event and had to be managed commensurately — only the best for the best.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Working with people from all walks of life was even more challenging, and commensurately rewarding.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Arney believes affordable, fresh foods should be abundantly available in neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee County.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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One thing that’s abundantly clear is indie artists and working musicians make the easiest targets.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Almost one year ago, the Saudis stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production that had been halted since 2023, ignoring widespread warnings that global oil markets were already plentifully supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many of the best songs on Prizefighter get a hand from other artists, which are sprinkled plentifully throughout the album.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Proportionately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportionately. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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