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verb

past tense of proportion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
Adjective
  • But his fans know that within all the jewel box recreations, symmetrical framing, and pastel details, are films full of pathos.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
  • Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items together for a more interesting effect.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • The total number of contracts is about 6,200, representing programs that were appropriated by Congress in the last budget approval.
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The nonprofit Climate United sued the administration this weekend to unfreeze a $7 billion federal grant awarded by the Biden administration, using money Congress appropriated, that will fund clean energy and solar projects around the nation.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But the stars have aligned for Mary!
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Brand, too, has become aligned with the political right, making appearances alongside Tucker Carlson and attending the Republican National Convention.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Looking for a premium pair of headphones that deliver rich, balanced sound and solid noise cancellation?
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
  • The Double Double 32 YO provides a lighter, more balanced smoky profile, while the Double Double 38 YO provides a rich, unpeated experience full of maturity and complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • While Julian Alvarez equalized around half an hour later, Brahim Diaz gave his side a one-goal advantage in the second half through a solo effort that was enough to secure the win for the home team in the Bernabeu going into next Wednesday’s decider.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While Medicaid and Medicare haven't been specified as areas to cut, the committee will have to make final decisions, and Medicaid and Medicare are allotted a considerable portion of the committee's funding.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
  • In the short term, more is being allotted to farms and communities in Central and Southern California.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Waivers or payment plans can sometimes be arranged to avoid a complete cutoff of benefits.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Chicago Board of Education is split over whether the interim schools’ chief should come from City Hall or the school district.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • In his four years split between Jackson State and Colorado, the son of the legendary Deion Sanders threw for 14,347 yards, 134 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions, while completing 70.1 percent of his attempts.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“Proportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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