as in rates
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one
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Recent Examples of ratios
But remember that balance is key—both in terms of structure-to-greenery ratios, and the overall size of statement features compared to the rest of your outdoor area.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
This created a Digital Detox Review Score, calculated using positive-to-negative keyword ratios.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
With guidance from a composites specialist contracting for SpaceX, Hazan was able to precisely control resin ratios and structural integrity.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
For everything else, most jobs require a diluted solution, so check the label for the best ratios.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
For years this was known as the 'Korea discount', which kept stocks trading at lower price-to-earnings ratios than global peers.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, Human Services would be tasked with developing rules around everything from training and background checks to treatment plans, staffing ratios, reporting requirements, and building safety.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the higher passenger count, the ship is big, and possesses one of the highest space ratios per passenger at-sea–meaning there's lots of room to spread out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burnout, unsafe staffing ratios, mandatory overtime, and moral injury—these are the conditions that created the shortage in the first place.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
This created a Digital Detox Review Score, calculated using positive-to-negative keyword ratios.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
With guidance from a composites specialist contracting for SpaceX, Hazan was able to precisely control resin ratios and structural integrity.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
For everything else, most jobs require a diluted solution, so check the label for the best ratios.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
For years this was known as the 'Korea discount', which kept stocks trading at lower price-to-earnings ratios than global peers.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, Human Services would be tasked with developing rules around everything from training and background checks to treatment plans, staffing ratios, reporting requirements, and building safety.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the higher passenger count, the ship is big, and possesses one of the highest space ratios per passenger at-sea–meaning there's lots of room to spread out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burnout, unsafe staffing ratios, mandatory overtime, and moral injury—these are the conditions that created the shortage in the first place.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios
rates
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The Red Sox have issued eight fewer challenges than any other team, but Alex Cora, who was fired on Saturday, said before his firing that he wasn’t bothered by the low rates.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And policymakers around the world look likely to hold rates.—
Gabrielle Ng,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ratios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratios. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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