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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratios
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in parts
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as in balances
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Recent Examples of proportions
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The creatures on this list literally lack spinal columns…and yet attain relatively massive proportions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The key to wearing a cropped trench is leaning into proportions.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The French archaeologist also made sure to highlight the person’s beardless face, but the most striking and obvious difference is visible in the warrior’s proportions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
The 27th-floor residence strikes a careful balance between impressive proportions, luxurious materials, and livable sophistication.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The drama from the UConn comeback against Duke was of mythic proportions.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The two largest power conferences have bulked up to grotesque proportions, sprawling footprints and ravenous ambitions, thanks to the influence of TV partners Fox and ESPN.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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What’s meant to feel relaxed and inviting often throws off the proportions and limits how the space can actually function.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The creatures on this list literally lack spinal columns…and yet attain relatively massive proportions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The key to wearing a cropped trench is leaning into proportions.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The French archaeologist also made sure to highlight the person’s beardless face, but the most striking and obvious difference is visible in the warrior’s proportions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
The 27th-floor residence strikes a careful balance between impressive proportions, luxurious materials, and livable sophistication.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The drama from the UConn comeback against Duke was of mythic proportions.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The two largest power conferences have bulked up to grotesque proportions, sprawling footprints and ravenous ambitions, thanks to the influence of TV partners Fox and ESPN.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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Williams’ letter says the property is located in the North Fork New River Archaeological Zone, which contains portions of a historic camp and a burial ground for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mother Nature may have helped with the trimming by sending a freeze to cause many leaves or portions of leaves to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the study, the researchers examined three different cabin layouts with three varying ratios of passengers aged over 60 and three different distributions of these elderly travelers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to eight different fragrance elements can be combined concurrently in varying ratios to reproduce a wide range of scents.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cooling in two dimensions In a new set of experiments conducted by researchers at the University of Vienna, TU Wien, and Ulm University, the team trapped a nano-dumbbell rotor using a laser’s electric field.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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Navigating these cases requires a deep dive into complex valuations and a strategy that balances personal dynamics with economic realities.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Long-term planning that balances reliability with cost will be essential as demand continues to rise.—
David Santiago,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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McCormick shares fell 8% over the past week.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic's showdown with the Pentagon this year left OpenAI looking like the bad guy, and just this week Bloomberg reported that demand is weakening for private shares of OpenAI in the secondary market.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The share that called it a buyer’s market did drop quarter to quarter, from 42% to 36%, likely due to those new buyer headwinds – higher mortgage rates, the war and a weaker job market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The step-through frame is legit-easy for riders of all sizes.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Choose from Standard/Queen and King sizes in a variety of colors in packs of one, two and four.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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