as in unequal
having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected; too large or too small in relation to something
He believes that middle-class people bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. A disproportionate number of the students are poor.
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Recent Examples of disproportionate
Ebony Alerts are meant to help police find missing Black youths ages 12 to 25, a group that represents a disproportionate number of the missing people in the state and the country.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
By the numbers: Philadelphians living in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods account for a disproportionate amount of traffic crash hospitalizations and deaths.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Black and Hispanic adults, women, parents, lower-income and uninsured adults experience a disproportionate amount of healthcare debt, KFF data revealed.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research NO: Subsidies impose disproportionate costs on lower-income consumers to benefit higher-income users.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
By the numbers: Philadelphians living in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods account for a disproportionate amount of traffic crash hospitalizations and deaths.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Black and Hispanic adults, women, parents, lower-income and uninsured adults experience a disproportionate amount of healthcare debt, KFF data revealed.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research NO: Subsidies impose disproportionate costs on lower-income consumers to benefit higher-income users.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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However, a common concern is unequal access to legal counsel, while prosecutors often have more resources than defense attorneys, leading to an uneven playing field.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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For others, though, the online marketplace is crowded, unequal and not very transparent, Calley said, at least for smaller retailers trying to navigate it.Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
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From the tranquil beaches of the Maldives to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bhutan, these destinations offer a diverse range of experiences that go beyond a typical vacation.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Six diverse political and ethnic groups now claim territory.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Clovis is a site in New Mexico, where archaeologists in the 1920s and 1930s found distinctive projectile points and other artifacts dated to between 11,000 and 13,000 years ago.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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These two paradigms have largely existed in isolation, driven by the distinct needs of their respective markets.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, operators can opt for mixed cabins of 16, 18, 20, or super-luxury 538-square-foot apartments.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Along with a 7-stall stabling block that’s complete with turnouts and an insulated shop, there’s an expansive indoor riding arena and several fenced pastures.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stars including Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek and Cindy Crawford flaunted the flattering body-con frocks, which come in a rainbow of shades and several different cuts.Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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