PROPORTIONED Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in symmetrical

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verb

past tense of proportion

as in divided

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as in balanced

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Adjective

This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Anderson’s symmetrical framing and exaggerated colors showcase his trademark precision.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

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Verb

While Walmart isn’t an official sponsor of the World Cup, either, taking advantage of the social media chatter helps the company glom onto the tournament without paying FIFA for the privilege – especially when attention spans are divided.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Although the numbers on the chassis were divided into various unrelated intervals, the transmissions appeared to be numbered sequentially, as were the tank guns, heaters, road wheels and turret engines.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 July 2026

Definition of divided

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Heuer’s attorney, Erick Kaardal, argued that privacy concerns could be balanced with the public’s right to access government records by redacting identifying or sensitive information on the forms.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Saving for retirement is an overarching goal for most investors but may need to be balanced against near-term goals, such as saving for a down payment on a house or for education needs.

— Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of balanced

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Sununu, who formerly served as governor of New Hampshire, urged Congress to find more money to overhaul the air traffic control system — on top of the billions lawmakers appropriated last year to upgrade communications and radar equipment.

— Joel Rose, NPR, 1 July 2026
The Legislature appropriated $5 million in one-time funding, so next year, lawmakers will have to decide whether to allocate additional money.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of appropriated

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An integrated campaign will ensure that the candidates’ values, efforts and messaging are aligned up and down the ballot.

— Rachel Royster July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Leaders still need to dissect the data, apply business context and make the decisions aligned to the strategies of the business.

— Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of aligned

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Females, minors &c are excluded from the polls, but are included in the enumeration of persons on whom representation is apportioned.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
The judge recommended specific amounts for two of the firm’s partners to pay — up to $58,000 by Andrew Bramhall and Brian Cannon — and said the shares apportioned to the other two partners, Margaret Shyr and Victoria Maroulis, would be determined later.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

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Verb

Belgium took an early lead in the 9th minute via Charles De Ketelaere, but the joint hosts equalized half an hour into the game, with Malik Tillman hammering home.

— Lee Ying Shan,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 July 2026
But La Tri equalized seven minutes later, and then, in the seventy-seventh minute, Gonzalo Plata delivered salvation with a score that Ecuador fans will talk about forever.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

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