as in difference
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a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected
The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.
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Recent Examples of disproportion
Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
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Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
—Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
—Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
The impunity of the American police has been achieved by slow accretion through the decades, and with the tacit understanding that it would be deployed in great disproportion against black people.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
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Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
—Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion.
—Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
The impunity of the American police has been achieved by slow accretion through the decades, and with the tacit understanding that it would be deployed in great disproportion against black people.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportion
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter reported last week that the Bones and All actress exited the movie amid creative differences.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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With sessions lasting several hours, her intention was to grant as much agency as possible to the teens involved, and to counter the inevitable power imbalance between herself and her subjects.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
26 July 2025
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When posture is compromised or muscle imbalances are present, your gait can change in ways that can counter the health benefits of walking by increasing your risk of chronic pain and injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Qureshi draws a distinction between having a purpose and having a goal.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Beyoncé has set several new records after wrapping her wildly successful Cowboy Carter tour, which now holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing country tour ever.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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The first six months of citations reflect racial disparities — an issue that lawmakers were concerned about when the bill was debated at the Capitol.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Within the Lionesses’ squad, there is a huge disparity in commercial and media opportunities, and since Euro 2022 brand partnerships have not materialised even for regular members of the starting XI.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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But a senior South African diplomat said talks had been complicated by Washington’s demands around laws that address racial inequalities caused by apartheid.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 July 2025
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Last week, a report from the nonprofit CT Voices for Children examined how the state’s stagnant job growth, high number of unfilled job openings and labor force declines could be boosted by making wages fairer and reducing wage inequality.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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