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the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one
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Recent Examples of ratio
That ratio is thought to indicate how well the placenta is functioning, McDonald said.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Many liked the texture of the peanut butter and felt the chocolate to peanut butter ratio was balanced, so this may be a good option for those that like their cups on the sweeter side.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous data shows statins significantly reduce cardiovascular disease, and the risk-benefit ratio was already sufficiently positive that some experts recommend giving them to all over-50s, even those not at risk of heart disease.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But even with such a high ratio of tune-in, 17% of the sets that were on during the Eagles’ win over the Chiefs were trained on something else.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Many liked the texture of the peanut butter and felt the chocolate to peanut butter ratio was balanced, so this may be a good option for those that like their cups on the sweeter side.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous data shows statins significantly reduce cardiovascular disease, and the risk-benefit ratio was already sufficiently positive that some experts recommend giving them to all over-50s, even those not at risk of heart disease.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But even with such a high ratio of tune-in, 17% of the sets that were on during the Eagles’ win over the Chiefs were trained on something else.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratio
rate
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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But nothing can keep rising at such extreme rates forever, and critics had been calling for a pullback.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratio. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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