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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioned
Adjective
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Once flowering is over, prune back your lilac bushes to keep them symmetrical.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Speaking of Mount Fuji — Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano stands at 3,776 meters as the country’s highest peak.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite their size, canister vacuums provide better weight distribution and are easier on your body because the weight is divided into two parts.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mom was very upset that the inheritance was not divided up equally and asked me several times why my portion would be so much larger.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vodka and rum mixed drink which gets a slight kick from Tabasco is balanced by the sweetness of frozen lemonade concentrate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guard Jordin Canada looked steady running the offense, calling out plays and keeping things organized, while Rhyne Howard balanced her scoring with an effort to get others involved.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cohen is careful not to let enthusiasm for the science bleed into endorsement of the wellness industry that has appropriated it.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The administration has refused to spend money Congress has appropriated, like for foreign aid, and has spent money that Congress has not appropriated, like to pay DHS employees despite a shutdown.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali, while militants aligned with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group have been fighting the government for more than a decade.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The low-slung seating position, with heels nearly aligned to hips, takes its cue from motorsport, while the driver’s view is framed by prominent wheel arches that seem to sit at chest level.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While no one is necessarily in the wrong here, a conflict of interest between fans and the club is a troubling symptom of an unhealthy organisation, and there is blame to be apportioned to the decision-makers whose mistakes have led Spurs to this juncture.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Espanyol, sitting in 11th place, had equalized with a penalty converted by Laia Ballesté in the 28th.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Raiders used only a minute or two of the eight allotted before turning in their card to the NFL for Mendoza.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Round 2, teams will have seven minutes to choose their players, and during Rounds 3-6, they will be allotted five minutes.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Proportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioned. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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