proportions 1 of 2

plural of proportion
1
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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proportions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proportion

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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
With its extended, protruding proportions and structural overlays, the colorway also features a glow-in-the-dark treatment across its TPU cage. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 It was conducted May 7–19, 2026, and the data were weighted to reflect population proportions. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 July 2026 When styling cutting boards on open shelving, consider the colors and proportions of the other items being displayed. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 There are no superfluous details, no complex construction—just clean lines, high-quality leather, and perfect proportions. Selene Oliva, Glamour, 26 July 2026 The condition could have been a death sentence for a young raccoon, but somehow, Jimothy has managed to thrive, his deformity imbuing him with the cutesy, cartoonish proportions of a Pokémon, or perhaps a Squishmallow. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Whether floor- or calf-length, the best shoes to pair with your maxidress play with proportions while letting your dress take center stage. Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 25 July 2026 The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and, according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside. Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • The chicken tenders are fantastic, and the portions are sizable.
    Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Tropical storm conditions will continue spreading across portions of the Louisiana and Texas coasts within the warning area into the evening.
    MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • The measures vary in status and scope but generally focus on staffing ratios, kiosk limits, employee oversight, safety and loss prevention.
    Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The variable timing, temperatures, grind consistency and ratios for excellent pour-overs are tricky to master — which is arguably part of the obsession for me.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • His alter-ego has figured out how to travel between dimensions by way of a large metal box.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
  • Soon enough, the episode becomes a fun excuse to see what the world of Family Guy and its quirky residents would be like in other dimensions.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The lineup balances structure and softness through sculptural silhouettes and rich textures, offering a modern interpretation of the Proenza Schouler woman while honoring the brand DNA.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • In this rustic kitchen, the visual weight of the two breadboards balances the strong visual presence of the white crock.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • For those Regular Joes fortunate enough to have a few bucks in a brokerage account during its IPO last month, shares are down 30%.
    Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Recalling the biblical knights that danced and fought in Cucinelli’s childhood dreams, the director projects crayon drawings on the rafters above the bed his fictional counterpart (Francesco Cannevale) shares with his cousins.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • His 2025 reality included middling separation scores and rates against both man and zone coverage.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The result is a collection of three fits, each available in true 35-inch and 37-inch inseams and waste sizes 24-38.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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