as in rates
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
Expense ratios are essentially administrative fees.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
By combining observations of these ratios in the samples with prior estimates of core silicon, the researchers were then able to approximate the amount of core hydrogen.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The study recommends looking beyond body mass index (BMI) to metrics of body composition, such as waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios, that better capture where and how fat is stored in the body.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of years of trial and error, breeders are beginning to use AI to analyze terpene profiles, cannabinoid ratios and consumer feedback at scale.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
Certain particles containing bottom quarks, for example, seem to decay into other particles in unexpected ratios.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Using only final outcomes—like edit rates or acceptance ratios—as proxies for engagement is insufficient.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
System-wide capital adequacy ratios remained above regulatory minimums only through regulatory forbearance that terminated in January 2026.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Sparkling water lightens it, but play around with the ratios.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
By combining observations of these ratios in the samples with prior estimates of core silicon, the researchers were then able to approximate the amount of core hydrogen.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The study recommends looking beyond body mass index (BMI) to metrics of body composition, such as waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios, that better capture where and how fat is stored in the body.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of years of trial and error, breeders are beginning to use AI to analyze terpene profiles, cannabinoid ratios and consumer feedback at scale.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
Certain particles containing bottom quarks, for example, seem to decay into other particles in unexpected ratios.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Using only final outcomes—like edit rates or acceptance ratios—as proxies for engagement is insufficient.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
System-wide capital adequacy ratios remained above regulatory minimums only through regulatory forbearance that terminated in January 2026.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Sparkling water lightens it, but play around with the ratios.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios
rates
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The escalating costs for energy are particularly troubling, as electric rates have increased by 36% for many New Yorkers in the last three years with more increases coming.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ratios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratios. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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