prorate

verb

(ˌ)prō-ˈrāt How to pronounce prorate (audio)
Definition of proratenext
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service

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Recent Examples of prorate Each year, the Patriots can choose to either exercise Brown’s option bonus and prorate it over five seasons for salary-cap purposes, or decline the option and take the entire amount on that year’s cap. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 In his recent filing, the actor requested that the potential bonus amount be prorated to the date of the children's graduations. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 28 May 2026 His base salary, bonus, and equity were prorated in the company’s financial statements for the time in his new role. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorate
  1. distribute
  2. dispense
  3. allocate
  4. divide
  5. provide
  6. administer
  7. assign
  8. apportion
Verb
  • Each of the company’s more than 20 brands is distributed in North America, with many earning the top spot in key categories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • An end is in sight for China's yearslong property market slump, S&P Global Ratings analysts said in a report distributed Thursday.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribute
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  • In May, a federal appeals court granted Louisiana’s request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that mifepristone be dispensed in person.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The agency has repeatedly reaffirmed the pill’s safety and effectiveness over the years, in addition to easing a number of restrictions on the drug, including dropping a requirement that it be dispensed in person.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • In 2025, the Kremlin allocated 31 billion rubles ($367 million) to RT, the Russian state broadcaster.
    — RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, managers primarily allocated people, budgets and projects.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of allocate
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  • Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Although the studio holds out hope that awards buzz could help the film have some legs as audiences discover it, critics have been divided, with Digger holding a 51 percent approval from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • The bill would provide $700 million toward microgrid development.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Wind speeds generally increase with altitude, while higher elevations can also provide more consistent wind conditions.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • The executive order extends the pool of people who can administer measles vaccines to include paramedics, midwives and others, and allows nurses to join doctors in ordering testing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Collier Spotlight is part of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability, administered by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.
    — AJC Communications, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of administer
Verb
  • By Thomson's account in his affidavit, the initial driver assigned to drive the crew refused, citing the danger.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Think about what the AI will need to disclose before assigning the call.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of assign
Verb
  • Whether blame should be apportioned to Darden, private equity, or hedge funds, Red Lobster is still dealing with the repercussions of the deal.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Results from over 95% of the polling stations gave United Russia just under 58% of the vote for the 225 seats apportioned by parties, according to commission chair Ella Pamfilova.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of apportion

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“Prorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorate. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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