proportioning

Definition of proportioningnext
present participle of proportion

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Verb
  • Ebus added that interest in Venezuela is already dividing potential investors, with smaller risk-taking firms eager to enter while major companies remain cautious.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Much of the play is dedicated to Asaf trying to figure out this conflict between his progressive views and his faith and sense of history, and also to airing the arguments about Israel that were dividing the left in the George Floyd era and continue to do so in 2026.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But Inter Miami’s defense was unable to hold the lead as Julian Hall, the Red Bulls’ leading scorer, made a brilliant move into Miami’s box and fired a cross to Adri Mehmeti for the equalizing goal in the 77th minute.
    Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
    Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the Supreme Court put off ruling on a challenge to Trump's 2020 effort to to exclude undocumented immigrants from the numbers used for apportioning congressional seats.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Colorado’s mayors recognize that balancing the state budget requires difficult choices.
    Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The show features 12,000-pound trucks pulling off incredible moves, including balancing on two wheels and flying in head-to-head competitions.
    Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Natisha Hiedeman signed with the Seattle Storm, splitting up the hilarity of her friendship with Courtney Williams while the two played for the Lynx.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Oscar Mayer’s first new bacon flavor in five years is splitting the internet.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Streamlining and standardizing the environmental review process would help fully implement pro-housing reforms in the state.
    Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Trzyna uploads the art, standardizing the look but keeping each one unique.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • And as a result of the new regulation, millions of influencers who built massive followings dispensing skin care tips, investment strategies, and medical advice found their accounts frozen or under review overnight.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That means establishing clear guardrails, aligning incentives, and ensuring that both government and industry share responsibility for the risks and outcomes of deploying these systems.
    Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The format gave the performance a digital-first feel, aligning with the YouTube livestream that broadcast the show to a global audience.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Proportioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioning. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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