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proportioned

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verb

past tense of proportion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
Adjective
  • Before the fossils discovered in China, scientists saw traces of this symmetric body type in fossil tracks, but not the critters themselves.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The architecture follows a classic French composition, a symmetrical facade punctuated by tall windows, and rooms arranged in sequence.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, their estate will be divided amongst my siblings and the portion that would be mine will go to a charity of my parent’s choice.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • We’re divided over politics, over the climate, over the Beckhams.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a statement, Howard Kwong, Cascale’s senior manager of public affairs for APAC, emphasized that for sustainability efforts to be successful, policy ambition must be balanced with practical implementation pathways that reflect the day-to-day operational realities of manufacturers.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • While the budget is balanced on paper, the underlying problems remain unresolved.
    Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The delay and uncertainty mean Duryea and hundreds of small towns are still waiting on the federal government to disburse money that Congress already appropriated, says Andrew Rumbach, who studies disaster policy at the Urban Institute think tank.
    Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Attorneys for the federal government were only able to file a motion to reopen the case once Congress appropriated Justice Department funds.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In industrial inspections, for example, the drone can navigate tight structures while keeping sensors perfectly aligned.
    Etiido Uko March 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While no one is necessarily in the wrong here, a conflict of interest between fans and the club is a troubling symptom of an unhealthy organisation, and there is blame to be apportioned to the decision-makers whose mistakes have led Spurs to this juncture.
    Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Kings had equalized with Panarin’s 27th goal of 2025-26.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Marshall Munetsi equalized in the 74th.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The deal did not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement or border security operations through Customs and Border Protection, although those DHS agencies have funding allotted through 2029 via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The result is the game Straight4 and publisher Giants should’ve launched in the first place, or at least allotted themselves the time to finish.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Proportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioned. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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