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
The state also allocated money for the Board of State and Community Corrections to distribute grants directly to counties for trial preparation and defense.
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Robert Greene, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
And this is staggering: If the Dolphins trade Ramsey, 16.6% of their 2025 cap would be allocated toward dead money hits for cornerbacks no longer on the team.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
When stock prices rise, a greater percentage of your portfolio than intended is allocated to stocks.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Under the apportionment process, agencies are given limited authority to spend funding allocated by Congress in installments.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Robert Greene, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
And this is staggering: If the Dolphins trade Ramsey, 16.6% of their 2025 cap would be allocated toward dead money hits for cornerbacks no longer on the team.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
When stock prices rise, a greater percentage of your portfolio than intended is allocated to stocks.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Under the apportionment process, agencies are given limited authority to spend funding allocated by Congress in installments.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Introduced in the House and Senate, this law would extend the exemption period for pills to match the 13 years allotted for biologics.—
mark gibbons,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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She’s allotted exactly one family member of note, her mother Gail (Sissy Spacek), and the dynamic between them is defined entirely by that one specific incident of abuse.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Skyline Media has distributed more than 800 international films and served as sales agent for over 150 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters That funding was part of some $661 million that USAID distributed in Sudan last year, accounting for nearly half of the global humanitarian response to the crisis.—
Violet Ikong,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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This poignant admission from a performer who has dedicated a significant portion of his life to professional wrestling highlights the demanding nature of the business and the inevitable impact of time on even the most resilient athletes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Colby College in Maine has dedicated a website to the church describing the various scenes and the 13 artists featured in the building.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hemphill's lawyer, a public defender assigned to represent him at least through his arraignment, had urged Scherzer to move him to a rehabilitation facility to deal with substance abuse issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similar to any reward system used to manage behavior, Dr. Egger says parents can cause children to unintentionally assigning a high emotional value to screen time, which leads to dependence.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some parents aren't comfortable with the practice, while others don't hesitate to dispense kisses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli is 79 and will still be 79 when the Grammys are dispensed early next year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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The organization devoted a team to research fan sections across college sports, European leagues and around the world, which eventually led to the concept for The Wall.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The store also devoted four windows on Fifth Avenue to the collection, which will remain through April 30.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The incident report was issued Saturday at 12:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 12:34 p.m. Interstate 70 Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Knowing which plants that are tricky to grow from seed will save you time, effort, and frustration Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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