proportioned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of proportionednext
as in symmetrical

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proportioned

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verb

past tense of proportion
1
as in divided

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2
as in balanced

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
  1. symmetrical
  2. appropriated
  3. aligned
  4. balanced
  5. equalized
  6. allotted
  7. arranged
  8. split
Adjective
  • Two years after the proposal-slash-breakup, Logan is now dating a very blonde girl, and Avery is dating a quite symmetrical man.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In 1996, Subaru decided to include symmetrical AWD as standard equipment across all model lines.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of symmetrical
Verb
  • This appears to create a fund into which unlimited funds can be appropriated, guaranteeing that taxpayers will never get a refund of their tax dollars.
    Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The second-term president likely will seek to cut off spending that lawmakers have already appropriated, setting off a constitutional struggle within the branches.
    Molly Redden, ProPublica, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of appropriated
Verb
  • Delaying, holding onto outmoded tactics, may keep Ankara aligned with its old image of control, but risks leaving it on the sidelines as other players lock in gains.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Once these teams are aligned, a robust data infrastructure can be built, enabling the connection of physical machines with digital processes.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of aligned
Adjective
  • However, for most people with a balanced diet, additional supplements might not be necessary.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This law is intended to ensure that advisory committees contain balanced representation (two billionaires does not constitute balance), and that federal open-records laws apply.
    Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of balanced
Verb
  • The Czechs even opened the scoring in the first leg through her, but Portugal equalized early on in the second half.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Openda, though, equalized for Belgium before the break.
    Ben Church, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of equalized
Verb
  • Still, the company’s $820,000 allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.
    Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the $820,000 the company allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.
    Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of allotted
Verb
  • Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These particles are fascinating in their structure, comprising extremely thin petals arranged in a floral pattern.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
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proportioned

proportioning

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