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
This year's proportional turnout is roughly on par with 2008 turnout, the previous all-time high before 2020.
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
However, students should keep in mind that the benefits of these programs are proportional to their active participation in them.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Reform strategists are eyeing next year’s elections for the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd, under a proportional voting system that is much more favorable to small parties than the one used for British general elections.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The tariffs would be proportional to the tariffs individual countries place on inported American goods.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
However, students should keep in mind that the benefits of these programs are proportional to their active participation in them.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Reform strategists are eyeing next year’s elections for the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd, under a proportional voting system that is much more favorable to small parties than the one used for British general elections.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The tariffs would be proportional to the tariffs individual countries place on inported American goods.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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And so the fact that the corporation didn't make proportionate distributions, even though that pattern was long-standing and egregious, did not terminate the S election.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The records obtained by The News show the discrepancy is particularly high on a proportionate basis for the cash that has come into Adams’ 2025 campaign account.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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But German governments have long shunned spending on launchers at levels commensurate with the nation's place as a top contributor to ESA.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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The risks associated with scaling a direct air capture or nuclear fusion company are high, and the rewards are not commensurate.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Rio Outdoor Teak Sofa costs $1,999, a price comparable to similar retailers like Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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This blood test has an accuracy rate comparable to that of stool tests.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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DeMar DeRozan led a balanced effort with 22 points for the Kings (35-35), who were missing Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Julie Butner, president and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said the organization has been able to maintain balanced supply and distribution through the local food purchase agreement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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