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
When political influence becomes proportional to wealth, the foundational idea that each citizen’s voice matters equally is weakened.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Lancet, a respected medical journal, estimates deaths may approach 200,000, leading many to question claims of proportional self-defense.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
There just won’t be that many people around, proportional to space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These reforms opened up the possibility that a minority candidate could secure the Democratic nomination through a more proportional allocation of delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Lancet, a respected medical journal, estimates deaths may approach 200,000, leading many to question claims of proportional self-defense.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
There just won’t be that many people around, proportional to space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These reforms opened up the possibility that a minority candidate could secure the Democratic nomination through a more proportional allocation of delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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Investigators also pointed to Massachusetts law prohibiting officers from firing at a moving vehicle unless necessary to prevent imminent harm and requiring that force be proportionate to the threat.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Now, costs must be proportionate to the benefit provided to each parcel that will be assessed a new fee.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The basic idea is these computers are now advancing technology and processing time and speed at an arc that is not commensurate with the arc of technological advancement over the past 100 years.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Demand political agendas that tax wealth and profits at levels commensurate to their standing at the top of our nation’s economic ladder.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many of Mecklenburg County’s top officials make similar or better money than those doing comparable jobs in other parts of the state and country.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dell’s total headcount fell roughly 10%, or about 11,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, according to its 10-K filing, which is the third consecutive year of comparable declines.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The potatoes were well balanced in their level of fried-ness, and the English muffin was nice and fluffy.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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But in the 1980s, the Communist Party developed a system of government that orchestrated regular transitions of power, balanced rival interests, encouraged policy discussion, and implemented bold economic reforms.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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