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
Awards for short-term training will likely be prorated for the program's length.
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Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.
—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
Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorated
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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For decades, medical wisdom was dispensed exclusively within exam rooms and clinics.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, the council asked its budget team to report on the amount of money that would be allocated as a result of Rodriguez’s proposal.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In the real world, dealers receive allocations from an automaker’s annual production total based on that dealer’s individual performance, and once those units have been allocated, the taps shut off, no matter how numerous (or how vocal) your customer base may be.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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HelloAmino founder Aelie Swift told Fortune a new supplier provided an ingredient that was slightly different, but completely changed the composition of its products.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Organizers divided the cemetery into 29 sectors, and volunteers checked every single headstone that was still intact.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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“Prorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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