as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
the region has had to ration water during times of drought
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Recent Examples of rationing
In Season 2, Episode 7, Mohan treats an uninsured construction worker who developed diabetic ketoacidosis after rationing insulin due to high costs.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The disruption of oil flows out of the Persian Gulf quickly led to fuel shortages and rationing in parts of Asia east of the gulf, which rely heavily on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a sharp increase in price in the global oil market.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
In Cuba, the government is rationing the sale of gas, sold only in dollars, to 20 liters — just over five gallons — per customer, and the sales system is so backed up that slots are dated for nine months in advance.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The oil would provide significant relief to Cuba, where President Miguel Díaz-Canel has said fuel shortages have persisted for months, forcing strict gas rationing and deepening the island’s energy crisis.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Rather than complaining and predicting economic ruin, Americans treated rationing as noble.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Seniors rationing medications to keep the lights on.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Slovenia, for its part, recently became the first member of the European Union to implement fuel rationing to tackle supply disruptions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, India started rationing natural gas supplies for manufacturers, with fertilizer plants due to receive a maximum of 70% of their demand, according to the country’s ministry of petroleum and natural gas.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The disruption of oil flows out of the Persian Gulf quickly led to fuel shortages and rationing in parts of Asia east of the gulf, which rely heavily on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a sharp increase in price in the global oil market.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
In Cuba, the government is rationing the sale of gas, sold only in dollars, to 20 liters — just over five gallons — per customer, and the sales system is so backed up that slots are dated for nine months in advance.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The oil would provide significant relief to Cuba, where President Miguel Díaz-Canel has said fuel shortages have persisted for months, forcing strict gas rationing and deepening the island’s energy crisis.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Rather than complaining and predicting economic ruin, Americans treated rationing as noble.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Seniors rationing medications to keep the lights on.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Slovenia, for its part, recently became the first member of the European Union to implement fuel rationing to tackle supply disruptions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, India started rationing natural gas supplies for manufacturers, with fertilizer plants due to receive a maximum of 70% of their demand, according to the country’s ministry of petroleum and natural gas.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationing
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Rationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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