as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service
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Recent Examples of prorate
Under long-standing HUD regulations, such families are permitted to live in public housing or receive vouchers, but their benefits are prorated so that the ineligible members receive no assistance and the family pays a greater share of the rent.
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Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
Or should it be prorated across the life of a contract like a signing bonus in the NFL?
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is largely because cap charges associated with bonuses, unlike cap charges from base salaries, can be prorated across up to five years.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Loan limits will also be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
Or should it be prorated across the life of a contract like a signing bonus in the NFL?
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is largely because cap charges associated with bonuses, unlike cap charges from base salaries, can be prorated across up to five years.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Loan limits will also be prorated based on the student’s enrollment status.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
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Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Scott David Mason, 61, was accused of distributing photos and videos 50 times using the messaging app Kik between March 28 and May 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its battery reportedly supplies enough power to dispense two full truckloads of fuel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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This was followed by a bunch of other rules about how to load the washing machine, the correct water temperature to use, and how much detergent to dispense into each load.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Under the current approach, CalPERS allocates a certain amount of money to each bucket and managers of those assets try to maximize returns.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne was allocated to the Royal Family in December 2013, after which it was used to take Charles to various engagements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Engineers divide conventional aircraft into three main lightning zones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The vaccine is highly effective, according to global health groups, and is routinely administered in some 150 countries.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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But a key difference between the PCSK9 inhibitors already on the market and the experimental enlicitide medication is that those currently on the market are administered as an injection.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Certainly there are some high schools that are still assigning and engaging with The Great Gatsby in full.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Prorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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