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
In counting the vote, the candidate with the fewest first-place votes is eliminated and their votes are reallocated according to their supporters’ next preference.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 6 May 2025
In January, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Education to help states reallocate federal education funds toward school-choice programs, including charter schools, private vouchers, and education savings accounts.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Identify and reallocate existing federal funding streams that could support comprehensive AI programs.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
These same principles can be applied across industries to reallocate marketing spend based on channel effectiveness.
—Cheryl Ragland, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 6 May 2025
In January, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Education to help states reallocate federal education funds toward school-choice programs, including charter schools, private vouchers, and education savings accounts.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Identify and reallocate existing federal funding streams that could support comprehensive AI programs.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
These same principles can be applied across industries to reallocate marketing spend based on channel effectiveness.
—Cheryl Ragland, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reallocate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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CMOs should allocate at least 10% of their marketing budget to Hispanic-specific programs that leverage culturally relevant channels and messaging.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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Marietta, a 142-officer department, provides other services to help cops deal with the stressors of the job.—
Katja Ridderbusch,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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First responders immediately provided medical care to the child, who was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to the release.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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Partnering with local community groups that already distribute these materials could increase your impact.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In the late 1960s, WTTW revived the show, which was popular with children and adults, and distributed it nationally under the direction of Carter, who had started watching the show at age 11.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The parcel was allotted to her in 1891 through the Dawes Act, which allowed the federal government to break up tribal land.—
Nick Oxford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In the district where the Cozy Inn is located, businesses are allotted three square feet of signage per linear foot of street frontage, the Salina Post reported.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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