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proportioned

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verb

past tense of proportion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
Adjective
  • In designing the Grange, Davies had a rule that everything needed to be ordered and symmetrical.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In these rough fibers, the distribution of pores was not symmetrical.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Crest Canyon Crest Canyon, known as District X1A, is in the construction phase, which is divided into three work zones that run through September.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Today, its suites are divided between the Sands Collection, whose refreshed family collection is particularly well conceived, and the Paiza Collection.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The district also tries to start as late as possible in August while ensuring each semester is balanced with no more than eight attendance days difference between first and second, Bridges said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Barrier-supporting ceramides, beta-glucan, and humectants round things out, leaving skin hydrated, clear, and balanced all over.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While the executive branch oversees the appointments of the center's board of trustees, Congress has the ultimate say on what money gets appropriated and what projects get approved.
    Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Democratic state lawmakers appropriated $30 million more than the $60 million Newsom called for in his budget.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Swift's more recent looks oscillate between retro-glam styles and timeless, polished looks aligned with a movement toward quiet luxury trends—though her now-iconic bangs remain a steadfast companion.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Be cautious not to apply force toward an action that isn’t fully aligned with truth.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While no one is necessarily in the wrong here, a conflict of interest between fans and the club is a troubling symptom of an unhealthy organisation, and there is blame to be apportioned to the decision-makers whose mistakes have led Spurs to this juncture.
    Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Next, using a statistical tool known as a Cox regression model, the researchers equalized the participants based on factors such as age, smoking status, BMI, physical activity, alcohol intake, depression, family history of dementia, medication use and more.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
  • But Iglesias equalized in the third minute of stoppage time when Pablo Durán set him up with his heel after a good run from Sergio Carreira.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Teams that are out of challenges when a game goes into extra innings are allotted one challenge per inning.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
  • In recent weeks, Congress rejected Lake’s requests to cut funding to a bare minimum and allotted USAGM something approaching previous levels of funding.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Proportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioned. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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