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
Although recovery ratios have fallen in recent years—potentially lowering the number of actual repossessions—it is projected that over three million cars could be repossessed in 2025, a level only reached in 2009 during the Great Recession.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
To detect such a minute signal, the researchers dissolved the powdered rocks in acid, isolated the resulting potassium, and then used an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer to precisely measure the ratios of the element's three isotopes, according to the new study.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The research team also revealed that the system is optimized for 625 parametric building designs covering different energy use intensities (EUI) and geometric configurations, defined by façade area-to-volume, length-to-width, and height-to-footprint ratios.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Since opening three years ago, Falcone has experimented with different membership structures, staff ratios and programming to find a model that works.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
In interviews, court filings and government complaints, the district alleges Stride reported exaggerated student attendance counts to drive up revenue, neglected special education students and violated state law on student-teacher ratios.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Lower ratios mean politicians who are more accountable and accessible.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Its formula is backed by science, designed with optimal hydration ratios, and comes in 13 flavors, from berry to watermelon.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
The two new studios will feature state-of-the-art industry specifications including column-free soundstages with clear-to-grid heights of 40 feet, significant below-grade parking space, high production support-to-stage space ratios, and top-of-market electrical, HVAC, and floor load capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
To detect such a minute signal, the researchers dissolved the powdered rocks in acid, isolated the resulting potassium, and then used an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer to precisely measure the ratios of the element's three isotopes, according to the new study.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The research team also revealed that the system is optimized for 625 parametric building designs covering different energy use intensities (EUI) and geometric configurations, defined by façade area-to-volume, length-to-width, and height-to-footprint ratios.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Since opening three years ago, Falcone has experimented with different membership structures, staff ratios and programming to find a model that works.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
In interviews, court filings and government complaints, the district alleges Stride reported exaggerated student attendance counts to drive up revenue, neglected special education students and violated state law on student-teacher ratios.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Lower ratios mean politicians who are more accountable and accessible.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Its formula is backed by science, designed with optimal hydration ratios, and comes in 13 flavors, from berry to watermelon.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
The two new studios will feature state-of-the-art industry specifications including column-free soundstages with clear-to-grid heights of 40 feet, significant below-grade parking space, high production support-to-stage space ratios, and top-of-market electrical, HVAC, and floor load capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios
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Research also found that even vehicles with the upgrade still showed higher theft or vandalism claim rates compared to many other brands, because thieves may attempt break-ins even if full theft isn’t successful, according to IIHS Crash Testing.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Ratios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratios. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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