as in allocated
to give as a share or portion
each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate
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Recent Examples of allotted
Still, the company’s $820,000 allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.
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Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, the $820,000 the company allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.
—Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Tired of bandaid solutions, doctors are expressing frustration with the lack of research and funding allotted to combatting the condition.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Each state’s delegation was allotted one vote.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024
McGinnis wanted to continue her development, but also help underclassmen with their transition to varsity soccer, hoping to repay the favor she was allotted.
—Colin McNamara, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Provisions that take historical water use to determine how much water a farmer is allotted would penalize his water-saving efforts and reward companies that did double cropping.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
The six least populous states and the District of Columbia have only three electoral votes, the minimum number allotted to a state.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, the $820,000 the company allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.
—Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Tired of bandaid solutions, doctors are expressing frustration with the lack of research and funding allotted to combatting the condition.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Each state’s delegation was allotted one vote.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024
McGinnis wanted to continue her development, but also help underclassmen with their transition to varsity soccer, hoping to repay the favor she was allotted.
—Colin McNamara, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Provisions that take historical water use to determine how much water a farmer is allotted would penalize his water-saving efforts and reward companies that did double cropping.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
The six least populous states and the District of Columbia have only three electoral votes, the minimum number allotted to a state.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotted
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Proposition 35 effectively requires some of the money to be allocated to providers that serve Medi-Cal patients.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), reserved airspace is temporarily allocated during a determined period of time for the specific use of a particular user, though other flights may be allowed to transit under air traffic control clearance.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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An advisory committee has already been assigned to work on the process, Martin said.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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They are easily distributed digitally across networks, at a low or negligible cost.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Allotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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