as in unequal
having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected; too large or too small in relation to something
He believes that middle-class people bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. A disproportionate number of the students are poor.
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Recent Examples of disproportionate
Vegetation threats related to utility infrastructure—encroachment, fall-in risks, hazard trees, dry grasses, fuel moisture and more—represent a disproportionate amount of wildfire risk.
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Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Today, Republicans claim Democrats are weaponizing CBO’s projections that 8.6 million people would lose their health coverage due to its Medicaid and Obamacare changes, as well as preliminary estimates showing a disproportionate benefit for higher-income earners.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
While digital transactions dominate the modern marketplace — with most estimates over 80 percent — the impact of the penny's departure could come at a cost to consumers, with a disproportionate hit to lower-income consumers.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
That order could block FERC from weighing the disproportionate impacts of projects such as pipelines and power plants in minority and low-income communities, according to a report from Bloomberg Law.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Today, Republicans claim Democrats are weaponizing CBO’s projections that 8.6 million people would lose their health coverage due to its Medicaid and Obamacare changes, as well as preliminary estimates showing a disproportionate benefit for higher-income earners.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
While digital transactions dominate the modern marketplace — with most estimates over 80 percent — the impact of the penny's departure could come at a cost to consumers, with a disproportionate hit to lower-income consumers.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
That order could block FERC from weighing the disproportionate impacts of projects such as pipelines and power plants in minority and low-income communities, according to a report from Bloomberg Law.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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Being Wealthy In The Philippines—Average Net Worth Wealth distribution in the Philippines is highly unequal, with a significant disparity between the rich and the poor.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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If curtailed, future executive actions could go into effect in some regions while being blocked in others, leading to inconsistent rule of law and potentially unequal application of fundamental rights.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Working with endemic and non-endemic brands on collaborations and collections including FootJoy, Jimmy Choo, Curb Your Enthusiasm and adidas, Malbon Golf continues to shine a spotlight on the game, particularly among golf’s growing youth and diverse demographics.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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PrideFest 2025 is packed with incredible entertainment, diverse vendors, and family-friendly activities.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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However, that distinctive green bottle of Curve with its gold lettering remains vivid in my mind’s eye, and its contents continue to tell his story.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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There’s also an oasis-like 2,500-square-foot Sisley spa, with distinctive touches including a regenerative salt wall.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Pullman Market follows in the footsteps of Eataly before it, but this complex’s concepts are so much more distinct and delicious than anything that forebear has offered.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Research suggests disengagement isn't simply the absence of engagement but a distinct psychological state with its own antecedents and consequences.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Asian equities delivered mixed performance overnight on hopes that a phone call between President Trump and President Xi would take place this week.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The company also delayed its break-even target by two years due to setbacks in the development timelines for several key products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Austrian state police said earlier on social media that there had been several fatalities at the school, the BORG Dreierschützengasse.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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