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
Studies have found that the closures of local branches by larger and smaller banks across the U.S. have a disproportionate negative effect on those living in the country's rural areas, disabled people, individuals on low-income, and racially diverse communities.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The tech elites hold a disproportionate amount of leverage in their ability to influence elections through massive donations.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Unicorn companies are having a disproportionate impact on the startup ecosystems of Europe and Israel, according to research published this week by venture capital firm Accel and data provider Dealroom.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy didn’t appear to publicly address a Native health program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle disproportionate rates of conditions such as diabetes and liver disease.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The tech elites hold a disproportionate amount of leverage in their ability to influence elections through massive donations.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Unicorn companies are having a disproportionate impact on the startup ecosystems of Europe and Israel, according to research published this week by venture capital firm Accel and data provider Dealroom.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy didn’t appear to publicly address a Native health program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle disproportionate rates of conditions such as diabetes and liver disease.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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Being Wealthy In Mexico–Average Net Worth And The Top 10% Statista data shows that Mexico is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America in terms of wealth distribution.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest caveats is the unequal division of household chores, which can leave one person doing most of the work while others contribute little to nothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The school district is one of the nation’s largest and most ethnically and religiously diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the biggest opportunities for Fort Worth include growth in population, growing the technology industry, expanding tourism, becoming more inclusive and diverse, protecting the environment, and creating job opportunities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Follow her on LinkedIn Dr. Yasmine Saad, Founder and Director of Psychological Services Dr. Yasmine Saad is advancing psychological care with her distinctive Inner Message Approach®, which treats emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to eliminate.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his wife, Doris, Krause spent more than three decades sourcing rare and distinctive set dressing from around the world, curating a collection that remains integral to film and television productions today.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University’s endowment, worth $53.2 billion at the end of its 2024 fiscal year, for example, consists of roughly 14,600 distinct funds.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Previously, the Twins have worn blue tops with blue pants, which drew mixed reviews when it was unveiled last year.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
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In a press conference Wednesday April 16, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several inflammatory statements about autism.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jackson’s dismembered torso was found inside a Rubbermaid container in a wooded area of Hempstead Lake State Park in Lakeview on June 28, 1997, and authorities said she was killed several days earlier.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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