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
The new campaign spotlights Loose Prep, an assortment within the Fall/Winter 2026 collection built around prep classics reimagined through looser silhouettes and unexpected proportions. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 Ventyra has scaled the hardware down to true backpacking proportions. New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 The room’s proportions, meanwhile, are generous enough to let a party divide itself naturally. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Under that circumstance, big river basins would have the same proportions as the small river basins that feed the tributaries within them. Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Technicians may not have the medical training required to independently assess facial proportions, hair-growth angles, and possible future hair-loss patterns when designing a hairline. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The mid-length fit of this best-selling style beautifully balances proportions with capris, while these new keyhole ballet flats in a rich burgundy tone bring elevated detail and a seasonal pop of color. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Rooms No two suites are alike, their proportions and personalities dictated by the quirks of the original buildings, but all claim equally lovely views. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 However, in reality, organizing your kitchen cabinets doesn’t have to be a tidying task of Herculean proportions. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County, encompassing portions of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise and Pompano Beach.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a heat advisory for the entire Central Valley, and mountainous portions of Northern California, through Sunday evening amid a forecast for the hottest temperatures so far this summer.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Half a degree To figure out how cool and dry the region was, the team measured the ratios among some elements, specifically the silicon-to-aluminum and manganese-to-iron ratios.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While a lender follows specific guidelines and may allow someone to borrow a particular amount based on their income and debt ratios, that amount may be more than what comfortably fits into their budget, based on lifestyle.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Inside, the shades express two distinct but equally real dimensions of femininity.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Another hint at the shrinking vertical dimensions of this laptop design is the flat-key keyboard.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 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
  • Finally, Cinema Mode spatializes and balances background sound and other audio effects to deliver a theater-like experience when watching video content or listening to podcasts.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just as olive brine balances a great dirty martini, so too does pickle juice.
    Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The duo shares plenty of chemistry, which Trice said adds to his comfort level.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX — Elon Musk's rocket company gained 12% a day after key insider lock-up provisions expired and investors snapped up newly available shares.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The outlier remains the United States, where gun violence and rates of mass shootings are among the highest in the world, with little progress made on tighter laws in the face of strong lobbying and constitutional protections.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Prices were roughly double 2025 rates, according to data group Lighthouse Intelligence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Opponents said that earlier ordinance, which allowed home sizes to more than double to 3,000 square feet, threatened to turn the island into Georgia’s next coastal development hot spot.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The catch is, one size not only does not fit all, but sizes don’t always translate.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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

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