as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with
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Recent Examples of commensurable
In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.
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Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.
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Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
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Squirrel monkeys—a petite, chirruping, tree-climbing species whose dark muzzle gives the impression of permanent 5 o’clock shadow—have to deal with that proportional dilemma, too.
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Where does the threshold live that an action necessitates some proportional reaction?
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The state agreed to a commensurate pay raises to offset those salary reductions.
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The pain from high tuition does not stem from extraordinary tuition growth but rather from the lack of a commensurate growth rate in median family income.
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Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.
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Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round.
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But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite.
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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