as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with
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Recent Examples of commensurable
Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
Adjective
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But the most urgent goal is meeting the hybrid threat with commensurate and proportional forces, mostly directed against the shadow fleet.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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How police respond to a situation also must be proportional to the danger of the situation.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the most urgent goal is meeting the hybrid threat with commensurate and proportional forces, mostly directed against the shadow fleet.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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So why haven’t firms taken action commensurate with the scale of the problem?—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chen Ming, a researcher at the Centre for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research and a co-author of the study, explained that the impact released energy equivalent to 600,000 tonnes of TNT – comparable to the destructive force of 40 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Intel's adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share was not comparable to analyst estimates.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pairing cardio with a balanced, calorie-smart diet is the most effective way to lose weight.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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This combination is a balanced way to enjoy coffee, meet your protein needs, and benefit from nutrient- and antioxidant-rich plant foods.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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