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
The digital assets industry must focus on two areas make further great strides in the new economy—proportional regulation and solid tokenomics.
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Israel posted the largest proportional increase worldwide, with its military expenditure rising 65 percent to $46.5 billion in response to war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Cox proportional hazards models were used to investigate the relationship between the control of various factors and premature death.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Matchday income was the revenue stream with the greatest proportional uplift, but growth has been particularly impressive in commercial areas.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Israel posted the largest proportional increase worldwide, with its military expenditure rising 65 percent to $46.5 billion in response to war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Cox proportional hazards models were used to investigate the relationship between the control of various factors and premature death.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Matchday income was the revenue stream with the greatest proportional uplift, but growth has been particularly impressive in commercial areas.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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There should at least have been a proportionate distribution of the spaces available at the stadium, in line with the general allocation.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Even a wounded or trapped shark can lash out reflexively, and in these moments, the bite is not calculated or proportionate.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Under pressure from ultraconservatives in the Republican conference, congressional leaders are trying to find ways to offset that revenue loss with commensurate cuts to federal spending.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The play, with commensurate high ticket prices, has been reeling in massive box office since beginning previews March 12.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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China and imports Target's first-quarter comparable sales fell 3.8%, compared to analysts' estimates of a 1.08% decline.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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That reverses a comparable store sales increase of 1.5% in the previous quarter.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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To keep your baby’s skin healthy, these wipes are pH balanced, made from 99% water, and are free of fragrances, parabens, dyes, and phenoxyethanol.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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