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
This is largely because cap charges associated with bonuses, unlike cap charges from base salaries, can be prorated across up to five years.
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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
The supplier is offering a free repair kit, depending on the model of air conditioner, or a full or prorated refund.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
This means the Sky will have to waive at least one player to bring in a new guard on a rest-of-season contract, which is prorated based on the amount of time a player serves with a team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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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
The supplier is offering a free repair kit, depending on the model of air conditioner, or a full or prorated refund.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
This means the Sky will have to waive at least one player to bring in a new guard on a rest-of-season contract, which is prorated based on the amount of time a player serves with a team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
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Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Toward a quantum internet Like a vending machine, a quantum light source must dispense one, and only one, photon at a time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan’s tender architecture is divided into two parts for 2026 and 2027.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lose just one vaccine, and providers may have to administer dozens more to break even.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Randles plays Elle Hardy, a senior constable assigned to reinvestigating the case.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inside the immigration court's reception room, an interpreter had been told the case she was assigned to assist with had been placed on hold and likely would be rescheduled.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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