1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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Recent Examples of allocate
The alliance is calling on the state’s leaders to allocate $34 million for each of the next two years to tide the centers over, and for a long-term solution to be identified.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
In Europe, national funding is allocated by individual states.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Before turning to new taxes, the County has a responsibility to evaluate how current funds are being allocated, identify inefficiencies and ensure that critical services like hospitals and clinics are prioritized within existing resources.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This review would help ensure that resources are allocated to programs that deliver tangible benefits to Californians and operate effectively.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
In Europe, national funding is allocated by individual states.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Before turning to new taxes, the County has a responsibility to evaluate how current funds are being allocated, identify inefficiencies and ensure that critical services like hospitals and clinics are prioritized within existing resources.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This review would help ensure that resources are allocated to programs that deliver tangible benefits to Californians and operate effectively.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Why is there just one slot allotted this week for these artists who are women and making different kinds of music?—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Turner saw a huge opening in the television marketplace, a chance to supersede the ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast networks that only allotted half an hour for news at night.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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There are 1,000 total combinations, and they are distributed based on where teams finish in the standings.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Many of the callers thank him for the Zeta license plates (70,000 were distributed in the past two years).—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Marshall dedicated the performance to her late grandmother.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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As an adult, Jennie inherited her father’s love of the environment and dedicated her life to conservation work.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Grades are assigned using letters, with A as the best grade and F as the worst.—
Eva Flowe
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The musical, featuring a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and a score by the Rescues that dispenses with the movie’s cover-heavy soundtrack, is undeniably overstuffed.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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During the Covid pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration under President Joe Biden temporarily eliminated a requirement for mifepristone to be dispensed only in clinics, medical offices and hospitals.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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The situation stems from the commendable liberal impulse to devote extensive resources to public education.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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News outlets devoted round-the-clock coverage to Jackson, and MTV dedicated its programming almost exclusively to the musician.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Information about the Prime Visa has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders to reduce housing regulatory burdens and help smaller banks provide mortgages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Even accelerating a college degree to three years from four, can save students $100,000 dollars or more at many schools.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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