proportionately

adverb

as in commensurately

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Recent Examples of proportionately The largest Democratic donor networks are proportionately male. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 As the companies’ power and dominance have mushroomed, their sense of accountability has diminished proportionately. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 Pasion Inquebrantable – Unwavering passion Panama is a small country with a proportionately large sporting footprint. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 However, the far smaller Jewish community is proportionately much more impacted –- with 2,873 incidents, the Jewish community experienced more than eight times as many episodes per capita. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 Royalty payments are made proportionately to musicians and songwriters from a pool of funds, according to the federal prosecutor’s office. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportionately
  1. commensurately
  2. abundantly
  3. amply
  4. optimally
  5. plentifully
Adverb
  • The brakes are commensurately capable, encouraging the driver to party like its 1999.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of commensurately
Adverb
  • Their passion for their latest book project was also abundantly clear.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • And in the book, it's made abundantly clear Team Black meant for Cole to die as undignified a death as possible.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of abundantly
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  • There were other controversies as well, which have been amply covered elsewhere.
    — Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, Cormier still insists that a beekeeper’s labors are amply rewarded.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of amply
Adverb
  • Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable.
    — David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest tax payer and if his refinery becomes the largest in the world and functions optimally, the government gets more money for public goods.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of optimally
Adverb
  • During the smoke wave and explosive diarrhea epidemic, the bagged salads at Trader Joe’s were plentifully stocked.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • By Sunday evening, all tickets to England-Argentina in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium — priced at $3,545 in category 1 — were sold out, whereas tickets to France-Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, were plentifully available.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of plentifully

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“Proportionately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportionately. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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