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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
The trend among single, childless men seeking the procedure was even more notable: the proportion was nearly twice as high after Dobbs (about 40 percent) as before the ruling (about 23 percent).
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
As well as being light in comparison to a traditional body’s wooden-frame construction, the Touring bodies were streamlined, optimally proportioned, and flawlessly detailed.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Cuts of the proportion Musk is proposing could have drastic effects on food, health care, and housing, as well as take a bite out of long-untouched programs such as social security and the military, the Post reported.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
The trend among single, childless men seeking the procedure was even more notable: the proportion was nearly twice as high after Dobbs (about 40 percent) as before the ruling (about 23 percent).
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Everything is classically proportioned and symmetrical.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
As well as being light in comparison to a traditional body’s wooden-frame construction, the Touring bodies were streamlined, optimally proportioned, and flawlessly detailed.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
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Sticking with symmetry, former one-time host Billie Ellish will be the musical guest on SNL for the fourth time too.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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Golden State didn’t qualify for the Las Vegas portion of the tournament.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Landeskog did not remain on the ice for the full team portion of the morning skate.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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This increase in cost ratio is due to lower profit margins across all business segments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, some research indicates that people who use cannabis are more likely to initiate opioid use, with an odds ratio of 2.76 compared to non-cannabis users.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, doing so resulted in no measurable change in fruit size or total quantity.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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There will be a wind event this week, but nothing like the conditions that caused the fire to explode in size last week, officials said.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Eisner balances those personal reflections with one of Zimbardo’s final interviews, a telling one that anchors the final episode.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Add a bit of Sichuan pepper oil to spicy dressings or sauces, or drizzle over stir-fries, stews, and salads just before serving to balance the heat.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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While the seeds do contain shapes that resemble these three utensils, there’s no scientific basis for their correlation to weather conditions.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The researchers looked for — and found — correlations between many seals and proto cuneiform signs.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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EchoStar shares, which closed at $26.13 on Monday, were at $21.99 on Thursday, a sign that investors weren’t pleased with the sale falling apart — although the earnings report could have played into the decline.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Berkshire also added more than 400,000 shares of pool equipment wholesale distributor Pool Corp. (POOL+3.51%), valued at about $152 million.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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WalletHub compared proprietary user data from Q2 2024 with data from Q3 2024 to see the states where auto loan interest rates increased the most and the least.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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