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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2
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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3
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
The voluminous sleeves add dimension while balancing your proportions, and the adjustable belt cinches the waist for a flattering, customized fit. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Google Books and the Internet Archive represent libraries of unfathomable proportions. Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The humanoid features human-scale proportions, a neutral visor instead of a face, and visible mechanical joints. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 The Disneyland horticulture team maintains the natural landscaping that provides realistic proportions for the miniature scenery along the fairy tale boat journey. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 That allows for a total of four folds, which makes for a more stable frame – and beautiful proportions. New Atlas, 7 July 2026 The big banks on Wall Street began equity research coverage on SpaceX Tuesday, and their bullishness on the rocket company is reaching literary proportions. Tobias Burns, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Captain and stalwart Tim Ream was directly responsible for the first three Belgium goals, to comic proportions on the third. Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.
    Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
  • Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • The spread between the two P/E ratios is rarely this wide except at market extremes like back in 2000, FactSet data shows.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Rosters are dwindling, ratios are inflating and league standings are galvanizing, but there’s zero rest for the weary.
    John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Unlike conventional porous carbons, which interact only weakly with polysulfides, COFs possess periodically arranged pores whose dimensions, chemical environments, and electronic characteristics can be programmed by design.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 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 menu balances familiar classics with contemporary touches.
    Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality.
    Adam Williams July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The entry is a combination of Class A and Class C Alphabet shares.
    Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates have been hovering in a tight range for more than a month, and that range is on the relatively high side.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The higher rates coincide with the elimination of enhanced subsidies that made ACA insurance more affordable for millions of Americans.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The brand is nothing if not reliable—the styles are on-trend, the colorways and sizes available are plentiful, and the prices are hard to beat.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • The streamlined sneaker comes in wide and narrow sizes, which is rare for an athletic shoe.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 July 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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