as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with
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Recent Examples of commensurable
Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
That was out of the question—their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws.
—The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2021
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
That was out of the question—their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws.
—The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
Adjective
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While embedding proportional scaling and dynamic optimization into computational systems is already possible to some degree, there is still significant room for improvement.—
Eric Solis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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While proportional sharing works well in most cases, Tu acknowledged that there are scenarios where splitting expenses equally is appropriate.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Frame cybersecurity discussions in terms of business risks and opportunities. Demonstrate how security initiatives support organizational goals. Compensation and Career Growth Trends Despite taking on broader responsibilities, most CISOs do not see commensurate increases in compensation.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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But while revenues have been robust, critics say the DOT has not ramped up construction work at a commensurate pace.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, has comparable numbers to Garland but a much higher profile.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Buckle’s limited store count expansion to 445 locations by September 2024 (from 440 in 2021) has had a minimal impact on revenue growth, which is instead driven primarily by comparable store sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The league’s balanced schedule for 2025 contrasts with last season, when the Current had already finished playing Angel City for the year just six games into the season and didn’t play Washington Spirit until just eight matches remained.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Multivitamins offer little benefit for most healthy people who eat a balanced diet.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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