as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
That means women’s effective leg length gets a bigger proportional increase, and their shoes are thicker relative to length.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
For example, manufacturers continue to pay rebates that are proportional to the price of a product in exchange for preferred positions on the plan formulary.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
To comply with international law, officers overseeing airstrikes must conclude that the risk of civilian casualties is proportional to the target’s military value, and take all feasible precautions to protect civilian life.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The potential speed-up is proportional to the number of input words.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
For example, manufacturers continue to pay rebates that are proportional to the price of a product in exchange for preferred positions on the plan formulary.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
To comply with international law, officers overseeing airstrikes must conclude that the risk of civilian casualties is proportional to the target’s military value, and take all feasible precautions to protect civilian life.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The potential speed-up is proportional to the number of input words.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for proportional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
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The phone numbers were picked at random using a probability proportionate to size method, which means phone numbers are proportionally representative to the number of voters in all regions across the state.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The second option is likely more proportionate, being less restrictive on user expression while addressing concerns.—
Mithun A. Sridharan,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Like a steady flow of water helps sustain life, balanced kidneys promote gentleness, calmness and wisdom.—
Joseph Sudhip,
Forbes,
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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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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