proportioned 1 of 2

proportioned

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verb

past tense of proportion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
Adjective
  • While supporters tend to be liberals and critics conservatives, the sorting isn’t exactly symmetrical.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
  • The layout of the property feels undeniably symmetrical from the sleek white marble walkway paths to the lush green Zen gardens (created by landscape architect Karl Princic) that blanket the property.
    Nicole Brewer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The total number of contracts is about 6,200, representing programs that were appropriated by Congress in the last budget approval.
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The nonprofit Climate United sued the administration this weekend to unfreeze a $7 billion federal grant awarded by the Biden administration, using money Congress appropriated, that will fund clean energy and solar projects around the nation.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But the stars have aligned for Mary!
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Without clear direction on how to balance these competing factors, even the most sophisticated AI will struggle to make decisions aligned with business goals.
    Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Charlotte has had a balanced offensive attack in the series as Ben Steeves has three goals and William Skoog two to lead the Checkers and six others have one goal apiece..
    Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
  • Cam McCarthy led a balanced attack with four goals and an assist as St. John’s Prep (14-1) defeated St. John’s Shrewsbury 18-3 in the Catholic Conference.
    Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • While Julian Alvarez equalized around half an hour later, Brahim Diaz gave his side a one-goal advantage in the second half through a solo effort that was enough to secure the win for the home team in the Bernabeu going into next Wednesday’s decider.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While Medicaid and Medicare haven't been specified as areas to cut, the committee will have to make final decisions, and Medicaid and Medicare are allotted a considerable portion of the committee's funding.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
  • In the short term, more is being allotted to farms and communities in Central and Southern California.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Jenks is taking part in a private memorabilia-signing event arranged by PastPros.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After a tumultuous on-and-off-again relationship, Tran and Brown officially split in late 2014.
    Alex Heigl, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • The song was released in 1973, only a few years after The Beatles split, highlighting how quickly the two reconnected.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Proportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioned. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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