as in distributed
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 prorated
Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In his recent filing, the actor requested that the potential bonus amount be prorated to the date of the children's graduations.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 28 May 2026
His base salary, bonus, and equity were prorated in the company’s financial statements for the time in his new role.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Full membership in the club costs $100, but that cost currently would be prorated to $60 since the season, which runs from October to May, is nearing the end.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
In both cases the repayment provision must be set out in an agreement separate from the employment contract, any repayment must be prorated based on the remaining term of any retention period, and the employer can’t demand repayment if the employee is fired, except for misconduct.
—Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
The levy increases rates on hotel room and vacation rental stays but also imposes a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, prorated for the number of days the vessels are in Hawaii ports.
—CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
That deal, though, is reportedly prorated over the next four games, with Rivers’ real take-home pay at $278,889.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In his recent filing, the actor requested that the potential bonus amount be prorated to the date of the children's graduations.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 28 May 2026
His base salary, bonus, and equity were prorated in the company’s financial statements for the time in his new role.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Full membership in the club costs $100, but that cost currently would be prorated to $60 since the season, which runs from October to May, is nearing the end.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
In both cases the repayment provision must be set out in an agreement separate from the employment contract, any repayment must be prorated based on the remaining term of any retention period, and the employer can’t demand repayment if the employee is fired, except for misconduct.
—Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
The levy increases rates on hotel room and vacation rental stays but also imposes a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, prorated for the number of days the vessels are in Hawaii ports.
—CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
That deal, though, is reportedly prorated over the next four games, with Rivers’ real take-home pay at $278,889.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorated
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The awards celebrate the independent music business, and some 38 awards were distributed throughout the evening, with hometown heroes Geese and French electronic musician Oklou taking home record of the year and pop record of the year, respectively, among multiple wins.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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So far this year, the government has allocated some $350 million in fuel subsidies, representing a burden on the Caribbean nation’s economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The remaining 50%, or $18 million, is allocated to priority projects, including crime reduction, homelessness services, traffic maintenance and arts and culture.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The latter material, while not widely used in Gaudí’s time, provided the necessary strength while reducing overall weight.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Madrigal had only one hit, but provided some of the game’s key moments.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Outside the courtroom, reaction to the case remains sharply divided.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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