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as in parts
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 portions
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as in balances
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Recent Examples of proportions
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Fill a tub with hot water and oxygen bleach, using the proportions recommended on the label.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Sudan rapidly rose to the top of the list of countries with the highest proportions of unvaccinated newborns — claiming an unwanted leading position last year, with more than half its babies missing all immunizations.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, eye size, fin spines, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The new collection introduces a new base size, standardized waist and leg lengths, and refined proportions to deliver more consistent, flattering fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The proportions are low and wide, with some details that signal its sportiness and others that suggest a focus on reducing drag and maximizing efficiency.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Divisions have experienced a brain drain of epic proportions, ProPublica found, losing senior leaders behind some of the biggest health initiatives of the modern era, like the rapid rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
With the band’s popularity at global proportions, the event at the time was one of the most anticipated musical performances in Chicago history.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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And Yoonchae Jeung’s knee-high boots and sweetheart neckline almost inverted the proportions of Sophia Laforteza’s structured dress.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Fill a tub with hot water and oxygen bleach, using the proportions recommended on the label.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Sudan rapidly rose to the top of the list of countries with the highest proportions of unvaccinated newborns — claiming an unwanted leading position last year, with more than half its babies missing all immunizations.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, eye size, fin spines, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The new collection introduces a new base size, standardized waist and leg lengths, and refined proportions to deliver more consistent, flattering fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The proportions are low and wide, with some details that signal its sportiness and others that suggest a focus on reducing drag and maximizing efficiency.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Divisions have experienced a brain drain of epic proportions, ProPublica found, losing senior leaders behind some of the biggest health initiatives of the modern era, like the rapid rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
With the band’s popularity at global proportions, the event at the time was one of the most anticipated musical performances in Chicago history.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Showing viewers the most newsworthy portions of conversations with newsmakers is viewed as having more value than letting those same interview subjects run out the clock with talking points.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In higher education, student-advisor ratios often exceed what’s sustainable.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 45 metrics included senior centers per capita, walkability scores, ratios of the health care workers to residents and cost of in-home services.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the municipal and policy dimensions of happiness?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This natural light helps enhance Maser’s coastal southern palette, which balances neutral finishes with playful details.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Researchers measured violent and property crime data from 2023, fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking rates.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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In short, the Fed may be ready to cut rates, but the job market's cutting deeper.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pants also come in regular, petite, and tall sizes for a more customized fit (although extended sizing is limited in sale styles).—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fox shares dipped nearly 3% after Lachlan Murdoch gained control of the media empire as the Murdoch family settled a dispute over the family trust.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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The legal dispute arose when Rupert went to court to attempt to change the trust, moving from a structure of equal voting shares held by the four siblings into one with control held by Lachlan.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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