as in to allocate
to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
After the class trip was canceled, the money was reallocated to cover the cost of the dance. We need to reallocate our resources.
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Recent Examples of reallocate
Proposition 47 reclassified certain nonviolent drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, with the goal of reducing incarceration rates and reallocating resources to education, mental health, and victim services.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
House Bill 93, sponsored by Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, and Senate Majority Leader Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, is one of at least four bills that would reallocate public school funding, and so far has been the most successful.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
The city must reallocate unspent funds to accelerate new construction and preserve existing units.
—Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, the president does have some flexibility to pause or reallocate aid temporarily for policy reasons, such as national security concerns.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
House Bill 93, sponsored by Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, and Senate Majority Leader Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, is one of at least four bills that would reallocate public school funding, and so far has been the most successful.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
The city must reallocate unspent funds to accelerate new construction and preserve existing units.
—Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, the president does have some flexibility to pause or reallocate aid temporarily for policy reasons, such as national security concerns.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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Increased Profitability: With lower initial costs, entrepreneurs can allocate more resources toward customer acquisition and marketing.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many, worried about a worst case scenario being realized, have allocated more toward Treasurys and gold, as well as other liquid, defensive areas.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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This analysis provides a useful framework for identifying where basketball demand may be strongest and where opportunities for future growth could emerge.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to court records, investigators believe that Carson had dealt cocaine to Harrington in the past, and that Willis had provided Harrington, Ricky Johnson and McGeeney with cocaine on other occasions.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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When Are April 2025 Benefits Paid? Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Despite being distributed by Prime Video, the show is 100% independently owned and operated.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Government money has already been allotted to help the development of the Central Docks area.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The first round of cancellations, which began on the evening of February 28, focused mainly on grants that included a DEI component or involved transgender participants; officials at the agency were also told to cut off funding to projects that allot money to China.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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