lotted

past tense of lot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotted
Verb
  • But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Jessi wasn’t allowed to close the door of the bathroom and was allotted seven minutes to shower.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Foreign-aid organizations challenged the administration's ability to refuse to spend funds already allocated by Congress.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps too much is allocated for dining out, or transportation costs are higher than expected.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Similarly, if intakes concentrate in cities or states where the product was not distributed or widely consumed, the data may not hold up.
    Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The funding is to be distributed over five years, with $10 billion available each year beginning in the federal fiscal year 2026.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Lotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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