PRORATE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

prorate

verb

(ˌ)prō-ˈrāt

as in to distribute

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service

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Recent Examples of prorate His base salary, bonus, and equity were prorated in the company’s financial statements for the time in his new role. —

Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap. —

Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Denver could cut his cap number almost in half by guaranteeing him $8-10 million, paying it as a bonus and prorating it out. —

Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 Full membership in the club costs $100, but that cost currently would be prorated to $60 since the season, which runs from October to May, is nearing the end. —

Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prorate

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