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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
Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The roughly 3,280-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and a half baths, with proportions that feel true to its loft roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Prada 2 is tracking to be a hit of record-breaking proportions and reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
The noise levels in the arena reached epic proportions as the Hawks put the clamps on the Knicks.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Expansive and expensive, their gym-bro looks and proportions broadcast their poor fuel economy.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
White said that Charlotte, Baltimore and Orlando likely pull higher proportions of friends and family than the coastal locations that people may visit primarily for things to do.
—Eva Flowe
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
The best reality shows—every Bravo franchise, The Kardashians, Dance Moms—are anthropological studies with campy one-liners, life blown up to exaggerated proportions.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The roughly 3,280-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and a half baths, with proportions that feel true to its loft roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Prada 2 is tracking to be a hit of record-breaking proportions and reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
The noise levels in the arena reached epic proportions as the Hawks put the clamps on the Knicks.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Expansive and expensive, their gym-bro looks and proportions broadcast their poor fuel economy.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
White said that Charlotte, Baltimore and Orlando likely pull higher proportions of friends and family than the coastal locations that people may visit primarily for things to do.
—Eva Flowe
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
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Higher consumer prices led Italians to buy Parmigiano Reggiano less frequently and in smaller portions, though the number of households purchasing it remained stable.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The district, which includes more than 950,000 residents, lies north of Houston and Galveston and spans portions of Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson and Galveston counties.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Consumers in this group are carrying higher debt loads with rising debt-to-income ratios, which are signs of potential financial strain, TransUnion found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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Even in subpar seasons, the Red Sox are a doubles machine because of Fenway’s dimensions.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 May 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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Step inside the covered entry and you’re welcomed by a thoughtful layout that balances open-concept living with flexible spaces that can evolve as your needs change.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Shaw also appropriately balances the interests of teachers, parents and students.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The analyst's price objective of $100 implies a 39% rally ahead for shares of Block.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Investors have sold shares of software companies, fearing enterprise customers will use AI to create their own platforms.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Illinois parents are continuing to get their kids vaccinated at high rates despite ongoing controversy nationally about vaccines, according to data released by the state health department Monday.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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While the interest rates on federal student loans are fixed, many private student loans have variable rates that fluctuate over time, said Nancy Nierman, assistant director at EDCAP.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Dlooda Bootcut Trousers Available in eight colors, including black, brown, and berry, in sizes XS-2X, the popular pants can easily be worn with a blouse, a blazer, and some flats or with your favorite T-shirt and sneakers.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Mathematical ecosystem modeling can estimate it, and those estimates then guide field tests where population sizes are adjusted and ecosystem responses measured.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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