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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
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In terms of state population proportions, New Mexico is the state most dependent on SNAP, with 21 percent, or 451,200, of its residents claiming food stamps in 2024.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, coloring, fin shape, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
People can see it [in person] and understand the proportions, the drama, the scale of the vehicle.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, standard clothing isn’t typically designed with petite proportions in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Simple proportions and human-scale spaces don’t just suggest the spirit of a democratic nation.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Sacai, after all, is a Japanese brand that made its name with hybrid designs — taking an avant-garde approach to proportions, shapes, and materials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In terms of state population proportions, New Mexico is the state most dependent on SNAP, with 21 percent, or 451,200, of its residents claiming food stamps in 2024.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, coloring, fin shape, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
People can see it [in person] and understand the proportions, the drama, the scale of the vehicle.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, standard clothing isn’t typically designed with petite proportions in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Simple proportions and human-scale spaces don’t just suggest the spirit of a democratic nation.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Sacai, after all, is a Japanese brand that made its name with hybrid designs — taking an avant-garde approach to proportions, shapes, and materials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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Parts of southwestern Haiti and the southern portions of the Dominican Republic are also at risk of flash flooding and landslides.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Divide your pizza dough into four portions.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Price-to-earnings ratios tell you if a stock is overvalued or undervalued.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Each factor multiplies the options from element ratios to heat treatment and additives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The process was able to capture the true surface in three dimensions.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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These days, Marshawn is building a life that balances business, creativity, and community—acting, podcasting, and giving back while staying true to his roots.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The second half of October has delivered a strong rebound in ocean freight rates as more carriers are successfully blanking sailings and implementing general rate increases (GRIs).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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The research team also underlined that adjusting dimple sizes can make the fabric perform better in certain wind speeds by reducing drag by up to 20%, according to the researchers’ experiments using a wind tunnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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But don’t wait too long to snag your favorites; several sizes have already sold out.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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For those who prefer public transit, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner stops in nearby Goleta and Santa Barbara, with connecting shuttles or ride-shares to Buellton.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Several companies preparing to report earnings this week could see their stocks score large gains or suffer considerable losses, based on current options trading on the shares.—
Nick Wells,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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