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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 ratios
Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Those ratios indicate that 3I/ATLAS must have formed in a somewhat different environment compared to the one in which the comets native to our solar system formed, with different physical conditions and a different chemistry.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 June 2026
For example, the rules allow for higher debt-to-income ratios than other loans allow, which helps many buyers who have strong credit records but lack cash to put down.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
High debt-to-income ratios cause 35% of denials The Fed research cited buyers' debt-to-income ratio as the primary reason for a rejection in 35% of mortgage denials in 2024, up from 29% in 2018.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Her looks were watered down and her ratios have proven unlovely.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
They are typically secured by real estate, and loan-to-value ratios also increase when market prices decline.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Scored a goal every 148 minutes, one of the best ratios in the league.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Finally, Maker’s and Weller, anchored in comparable corn-wheat-barley ratios, still maintain distinct identities through mashing temperatures, warehouse practices, proof, and wood regimen.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Those ratios indicate that 3I/ATLAS must have formed in a somewhat different environment compared to the one in which the comets native to our solar system formed, with different physical conditions and a different chemistry.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 June 2026
For example, the rules allow for higher debt-to-income ratios than other loans allow, which helps many buyers who have strong credit records but lack cash to put down.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
High debt-to-income ratios cause 35% of denials The Fed research cited buyers' debt-to-income ratio as the primary reason for a rejection in 35% of mortgage denials in 2024, up from 29% in 2018.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Her looks were watered down and her ratios have proven unlovely.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
They are typically secured by real estate, and loan-to-value ratios also increase when market prices decline.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Scored a goal every 148 minutes, one of the best ratios in the league.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Finally, Maker’s and Weller, anchored in comparable corn-wheat-barley ratios, still maintain distinct identities through mashing temperatures, warehouse practices, proof, and wood regimen.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios
rates
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Many cities with higher tax rates than that, will see their sales taxes rise to 11% or more should the measure win approval.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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While Asian American students had the highest A-G completion rates in the state, only 38% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students completed them.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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“Ratios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratios. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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