as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prorate
His seven-game suspension followed by a more recent two-game suspension has cost him just more than $3 million thus far (It’s not prorated by game).
—
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
If Rodgers returns in 2025, the cap hit is small for a veteran quarterback ($23.5 million) but that doesn’t factor in that $35 million roster bonus, which would be prorated through 2029 for cap purposes (due to void years, used to spread out a cap hit even when a player is no longer on the roster).
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The statutory thresholds, however, are not reduced or prorated for the dual-status taxpayer.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for prorate
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
If Rodgers returns in 2025, the cap hit is small for a veteran quarterback ($23.5 million) but that doesn’t factor in that $35 million roster bonus, which would be prorated through 2029 for cap purposes (due to void years, used to spread out a cap hit even when a player is no longer on the roster).
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The statutory thresholds, however, are not reduced or prorated for the dual-status taxpayer.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for prorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
Verb
-
While specifics about enforcement and duration of the new tariffs remain unclear, a document distributed to reporters included a list of 65 countries with calculated reciprocal rates.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Obtaining, distributing, and managing these certificates in a secure manner takes time, money, and coordination.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Since large crowds for the theme park will be inevitable following its opening next month, allocate a few days to experience everything at Epic Universe on any future trips.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
-
One of the stops of the rail tour is Istanbul, Turkey. Adventure by Train The company will allocate $100 per person per hotel for laundry services and recommends passengers travel with bags that can fit in overhead compartments.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The appeals court divided 2-1 in turning down the government's request to halt Boasberg's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
-
The Trump administration reportedly calculated the tariff by dividing the trade deficit ($7.4 billion) by the value of imports to America ($22.2 billion) and then essentially halving the figure to reach 17%.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
-
The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Treatment consists of keeping airways clear and administering oxygen or fluids if needed.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
-
Programs run under contract are also in the crosshairs, including one that administers vaccines in shelters, clinics and to homebound individuals, and a rapid-response team that tests for infections as quickly as possible to help prevent the spread of infectious disease.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
-
In addition to visas, international students are assigned records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
For some productions, the credits are allocated over two years, while for larger productions they are apportioned across three years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
-
The below-median inflow forecast comes as representatives from the seven states that rely on the Colorado River continue critical negotiations on how the river should be apportioned in the coming decades.—
Elise Schmelzer,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share