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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2
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
About $1 billion had been allocated to the program as part of the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021.
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Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
But lawmakers have previously allocated only a fraction of what the commission has requested, even when the state had large surpluses.
—Ilana Panich-Linsman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Between the lines: After authorizing the ballot item, lawmakers also allocated $15 million to reimburse county boards of elections for the costs of hosting the special election.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Whelan also said the county should allocate more money than $1 million to the program.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
But lawmakers have previously allocated only a fraction of what the commission has requested, even when the state had large surpluses.
—Ilana Panich-Linsman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Between the lines: After authorizing the ballot item, lawmakers also allocated $15 million to reimburse county boards of elections for the costs of hosting the special election.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Whelan also said the county should allocate more money than $1 million to the program.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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According to financial statements from Take-Two, the organization appears to have allotted for a $74.5 million marketing budget beginning in April, which is when the next fiscal year begins.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Estimates are, Schools will be allowed to distribute as much as $20.5 million to student-athletes, but this will vary from school to school, conference to conference and schools will be able to allot different amounts to different sports.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Frankly, there are myriad qualification scenarios at play, with the progress of the sides still competing in the three UEFA competitions and in the FA Cup a key factor regarding how many spots the division eventually gets, and how they are distributed.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The unspent dollars make up a small fraction of the total amount that was distributed to schools.—
Hurubie Meko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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So far, each of the Australian dates have seen Lipa dedicate the eighth song of her set to a special cover of an Australian artist.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2025
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But this is a different Wallace, one who spent the offseason dedicating himself to having a more focused mindset inside the car in his quest to return to victory lane for the first time since 2022.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each is assigned to 10 other households in their rural community.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of its services are provided in person, either at centers and schools or in-home.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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