COMMENSURATE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

commensurate

adjective

kə-ˈmen(t)s-rət

Definition of commensurate

as in proportional

corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience

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Recent Examples of commensurate Or do owners need to spend commensurate with the rapid growth of their franchises in recent years? — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 These companies will also be required to provide commensurate pay and benefits. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 This hanging gnome decoration lives up to the sassy, saucy personality commensurate with garden gnomes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 While streaming claimed a much smaller piece of the commercial pie than traditional TV, the hike in spending on the digital platforms was commensurate with a significant uptick in the non-linear deliveries. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commensurate

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School districts currently face an unfunded mandate, as they are legally required to serve students with disabilities as young as 3 without proportional state funding.

— Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026
What must happen is that even these lower density neighborhoods start adding housing stock at rates roughly proportional to what every other neighborhood is shouldering.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportional

Adjective

Guarducci also noted the strength of the market, adding that Beverly Hills restaurants can generate volumes 20 to 30 percent higher than comparable New York locations.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Predicting Murray’s ceiling in Minnesota is comparable to predicting the weather.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of comparable

Adjective

The issue is whether scrutiny is proportionate, process-led and free from racialised spectacle.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Federal oversight that is transparent, predictable and proportionate to identifiable risks can help keep scientific merit and productive use of public funds at the center of grant decisions.

— Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of proportionate

Adjective

Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
No need to worry about adding structure to your outfit; the combination of baggy jeans and the sharpness of your heels will naturally create a balanced uniform.

— India Roby, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026

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