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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
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
And, Flaks said, the health system will soon announce another investment of historic proportions on the campus.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Everyone was just staggered by events — gobsmacked — and there was near universal agreement that what was happening in Afghanistan was a fiasco of historic proportions.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
At Central Piedmont Community College, the proportions of white, Black and Hispanic incoming students in 2024 were almost equal, each hovering around 27-28%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Among them, a Greek Revival mansion on Lafayette Square—spanning over 7,000 square feet on an 80-foot-wide lot—stands out for its exceptionally generous proportions.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The hallways had bowling lane proportions, the bathrooms were tiny.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Oversized art can also help balance out the proportions of a small entry.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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The company will also add an iPad-like sidebar for the apps and deliver proportions similar to those in the tablet's landscape view.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
And, Flaks said, the health system will soon announce another investment of historic proportions on the campus.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Everyone was just staggered by events — gobsmacked — and there was near universal agreement that what was happening in Afghanistan was a fiasco of historic proportions.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
At Central Piedmont Community College, the proportions of white, Black and Hispanic incoming students in 2024 were almost equal, each hovering around 27-28%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Among them, a Greek Revival mansion on Lafayette Square—spanning over 7,000 square feet on an 80-foot-wide lot—stands out for its exceptionally generous proportions.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
The hallways had bowling lane proportions, the bathrooms were tiny.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Oversized art can also help balance out the proportions of a small entry.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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The Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents while not ruling out the possibility of closing portions of an upcoming hearing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If there are green runners and leaves among the brown portions, lawns should recover and rather rapidly when consistent spring weather returns.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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To compare, the ratios for Del Mar, Encinitas and Solana Beach are $74/pupil, $69/pupil and $100/pupil, respectively.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Expect Zstd compression ratios to increase by up to 50% without impacting latency or placing additional demands on the CPU or GPU performing the decompression.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chandran’s reference to allegories suggests the adaptation is leaning into the arc’s political dimensions — the civil war, the manipulation of a nation by a Warlord of the Sea, and the cost of leadership.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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His films are full of creativity, humor, and heart that showcase multiple dimensions of his personality.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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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The wide-leg shape keeps the fit feeling easygoing, while the high waist and support add structure that balances the silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Discussing how the play balances heavy subject matter with humor, Radcliffe said the script allows performers to shift tone quickly.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Michigan automakers are also suffering, with Ford shares down 15% and General Motors off 8% since the start of the conflict, as higher energy costs threaten both production expenses and consumer demand.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s based on the number of outstanding shares as of March 4, the record date of the annual meeting, as shown in the proxy statement.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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The central bank is expected to leave rates untouched Wednesday.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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All this fuels engagement algorithms that the platforms use to justify their advertising rates and their stock prices.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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And with many larger room categories available, families of all sizes will find a place to bed down that fits their needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Venture capitalists come in all sizes and flavors so damning with a broad brush is unreasonable and inaccurate.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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