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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributing
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 dedicating
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 allocating
CEOs must prioritize security awareness across all organizational levels, allocating budgets for training and certifications as well as encouraging employees to attend relevant conferences.
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Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Investors in China are taking note and are already allocating to the stock market, as evidenced by a jump in margin collateral, which is used to make leveraged investments or simply trade in margin accounts.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet political disagreements have prevented Congress from modernizing the 1965 legislation, allocating appropriate resources, and correcting this disconnect.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
There are immense dangers in allocating too much of your portfolio to any one asset class.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration has played a significant role, allocating a billion dollars to women's healthcare research.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services allocating an additional $306 million.
—ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Predictive Analytics in Software Development AI enables software engineers to use predictive analytics for forecasting project timelines, identifying potential risks, and allocating resources efficiently.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Governments Began Handing Off Critical Decisions to AI Federal, state, and local governments make thousands of crucial decisions daily, from allocating school funding to managing welfare programs.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Investors in China are taking note and are already allocating to the stock market, as evidenced by a jump in margin collateral, which is used to make leveraged investments or simply trade in margin accounts.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet political disagreements have prevented Congress from modernizing the 1965 legislation, allocating appropriate resources, and correcting this disconnect.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
There are immense dangers in allocating too much of your portfolio to any one asset class.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration has played a significant role, allocating a billion dollars to women's healthcare research.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services allocating an additional $306 million.
—ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Predictive Analytics in Software Development AI enables software engineers to use predictive analytics for forecasting project timelines, identifying potential risks, and allocating resources efficiently.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Governments Began Handing Off Critical Decisions to AI Federal, state, and local governments make thousands of crucial decisions daily, from allocating school funding to managing welfare programs.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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In February 2014, Bonilla was sentenced in New Haven federal court to 68 months in prison and four years of supervised release for distributing heroin, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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The joint task force operation found the organization was distributing various drugs, including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products and MDMA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Kidman honored her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, by dedicating her latest award for the movie Babygirl to her.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Policy and strategic collaboration played a huge role, dedicating substantial resources to experts.—
Abdullah Snobar,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Insurance companies, on the other hand, are experts at studying crash rates and assigning (and litigating) liability.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The order is entered into the system by assigning it a tracking number.—
David Barberá Costarrosa,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.—
Justin Doom,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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By managing and administering sanctions, export controls, and investment screening, Washington can often prevent money and certain technology from falling into the hands of its rivals.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Maher stressed that the debate occurring now is much more localized than in years past, given that just 10 of the 27 states with the death penalty still on the books sentenced people to death this year, with nine states actually administering executions.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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