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in proportion

ADJECTIVE
commensurable
Synonyms
WEAK
appropriate commensurate comparable consistent fitting proportionate suitable
ADJECTIVE
comparative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
provisional
STRONG
approaching contingent correlative equivalent like parallel relative
WEAK
allusive analogous by comparison comparable conditional connected contrastive corresponding matching metaphorical near not absolute not positive qualified related restricted rivaling similar vying with reservation
Antonyms
STRONG
different dissimilar separate unequal unlike
ADJECTIVE
proportionate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commensurate comparable corresponding equitable proportional reciprocal
WEAK
commensurable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent dependent equal equivalent even just relative symmetrical uniform
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disproportionate dissimilar unlike
ADJECTIVE
proportionate/proportional
Synonyms
WEAK
commensurable commensurate comparable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent corresponding dependent equal equitable equivalent even just reciprocal relative symmetrical uniform
Antonyms
WEAK
disproportionate imbalanced irrelevant
ADJECTIVE
symmetric
Synonyms
WEAK
balanced commensurable commensurate equal proportional proportionate regular shapely well-formed
ADJECTIVE
symmetrical
Synonyms
WEAK
balanced commensurable commensurate equal proportional regular shapely well-formed
Antonyms
WEAK
asymmetrical different disproportioned irregular uneven unsymmetrical
ADVERB
pro rata
Synonyms
WEAK
according to the calculated share ad valorem correlatively proportionately prorate prorated respectively

Example Sentences

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This means each state's seats would rise in proportion to its current share.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The plain old S&P 500 represents those companies in proportion to their market capitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

A good framework is to hold non-U.S. stocks in proportion to the world equity market.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

My legs are long in proportion to my trunk and are said to be shapely.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck