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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratios
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in parts
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as in balances
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Recent Examples of proportions
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that students who live in low-income neighborhoods and attend schools with higher proportions of students of color receive less recess time and lower quality recess.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Those proportions can form sort of a chemical fingerprint pointing back to the elements’ original source.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
That type of clutch performance, coupled with a Mets collapse of epic proportions, would pave the way for Cincinnati’s first playoff berth in a full season since 2013.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The improvements are evident in its elegant proportions and concealed features, such as the integrated cleats and automatic fenders.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The dramatic proportions echoed the relaxed fit of the blazer, creating a silhouette that felt intentionally loose rather than sharply structured.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Judge’s injuries have reached the proportions of Mickey Mantle, the former Yankees great and Hall of Famer who missed 127 games in his 18-year career dealing with various knee and leg injuries.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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That meant just two pairs of shoes across five days, both with the practical proportions that have long defined her formal wardrobe.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that students who live in low-income neighborhoods and attend schools with higher proportions of students of color receive less recess time and lower quality recess.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Those proportions can form sort of a chemical fingerprint pointing back to the elements’ original source.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
That type of clutch performance, coupled with a Mets collapse of epic proportions, would pave the way for Cincinnati’s first playoff berth in a full season since 2013.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The improvements are evident in its elegant proportions and concealed features, such as the integrated cleats and automatic fenders.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The dramatic proportions echoed the relaxed fit of the blazer, creating a silhouette that felt intentionally loose rather than sharply structured.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Judge’s injuries have reached the proportions of Mickey Mantle, the former Yankees great and Hall of Famer who missed 127 games in his 18-year career dealing with various knee and leg injuries.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
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While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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The weather service issued tornado warnings early Saturday evening for northern and northeastern portions of Kansas, including Decatur County and Rawlins County.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Power is transmitted through a six-speed gearbox, with ratios that CFMoto says are equally suited to town and trail riding.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Ask about staffing ratios, event calendars and how resident feedback gets handled.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The explanation is a capital-account drain that the same AI boom is driving, as Korean savers pour money into American technology shares.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Kidman shares Sunday Rose and daughter Faith Margaret with her ex-husband Keith Urban.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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More than 80% of the top 50 housing markets saw average home sizes shrink between 2019 and 2025.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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