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as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocations
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotments
And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs.
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Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotments
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That prompted Whitmer and bipartisan leaders to set aside $1 billion in new corporate subsidies to compete with southern states for big manufacturers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fares will likely never be high enough to cover all mass transit costs without the massive public subsidies being granted each year.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The outage spanned sections of North County, including Escondido, Encinitas and Carlsbad, as well as portions of SDG&E’s service territory in Orange County.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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As for the riverboat funds, Pierog confirmed that there have been no allocations of those funds for the coming year, as requests for these grants are still being submitted.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The school is run by the nonprofit group Shining Hope for Communities and many students attend through grants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under state law, religious colleges can’t receive EASE grants.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its shares jumped nearly 14% last week.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Adam Kadlac does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traditional IRAs require distributions starting at age 73.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Future required distributions from traditional accounts increase your taxable income in later years, potentially increasing the portion of Social Security benefits subject to tax.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the schools have been working with the commission to review every degree program triggered by the law's enrollment quotas to come up with this final list.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The last time the country saw immigration at the current scale was in the early 1900s, when Congress responded by imposing quotas.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Allotments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotments. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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