as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience
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Recent Examples of commensurate
The View had reportedly been under investigation for potentially violating the FCC's Equal Time Rule, a restriction that forced broadcasters to provide commensurate airtime to opposing candidates, if requested.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Beds, however, are American-sized, with a commensurate number of pillows.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
At such a high level of spending, businesses will need a structural transformation to yield commensurate value.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commensurate
Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Beds, however, are American-sized, with a commensurate number of pillows.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
At such a high level of spending, businesses will need a structural transformation to yield commensurate value.
—Terrence Curtin, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurate
Adjective
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Rather, it was meant to ensure that justice is proportional and thus to prevent excessive punishment.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Wyatt pointed to provisions in Missouri law requiring force used in self-defense to be proportional to the threat faced.—
Ben Wheeler
Updated May 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall resolution of the Pro display is crisp, bright and certainly comparable to the MacBook Air display and possibly not far off that of the MacBook Pro.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Winners may not substitute, assign, or transfer any prize or redeem any prize for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The measures applied to the Ambition were described as temporary, proportionate and subject to continuous review, with a further update expected later Wednesday once analysis results were available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The after-tax equity method earnings have Berkshire’s proportionate share of profits attributable to its investments in Kraft Heinz (KHC), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Berkadia.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Whereas previous Panzers balanced mobility, armor, and firepower, the Tiger I was designed with invulnerability in mind.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Beyond phenomenal acceleration—acceleration no one dreamed possible 15 years ago—GT 63 should deliver balanced performance.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Commensurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurate. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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