as in to reallocate
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Recent Examples of reapportion
The once-in-a-decade count is required to reapportion the House of Representatives to reflect changes in the nation’s population.
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2022
Since House districts are used to apportion the Electoral College and states use census data to reapportion their own legislatures, the census quite literally rewrites the map of American political power every 10 years.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2022
The census proved accurate enough in the end to be used to reapportion the House of Representatives and guide the drawing of new political maps nationwide.
—New York Times, 7 Apr. 2022
The new maps had to reapportion the state’s population, which has continued shifting from rural communities to urban and suburban areas.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2021
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2022
Since House districts are used to apportion the Electoral College and states use census data to reapportion their own legislatures, the census quite literally rewrites the map of American political power every 10 years.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2022
The census proved accurate enough in the end to be used to reapportion the House of Representatives and guide the drawing of new political maps nationwide.
—New York Times, 7 Apr. 2022
The new maps had to reapportion the state’s population, which has continued shifting from rural communities to urban and suburban areas.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reapportion
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This method, used successfully in cities like Phoenix, Arizona, identified over $100 million in savings by cutting redundancies and reallocating funds to critical needs.—
Timothy “Chaz” Stevens,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Fort Worth ISD has named literacy its top priority for the next five years and will reallocate money toward reading programs, per the Star-Telegram.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Such an agreement would cover scenarios like payment defaults, apportioning profits if the house is sold and what happens if the couple separates.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Emery apportioned the blame for Brighton’s goal on defenders being too deep and consequently not catching attackers offside.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
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Consider portioning snacks, like chips, pretzels or popcorn into smaller containers.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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That’s not an overwhelming financial impetus, but a team in the Giants’ position can allocate that money better.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gabriele was allocated chassis No. 002 C, while his brother got chassis No. 004 C. Fast forward 77 years and Soave Besana’s 166 Spyder Corsa, now the most-original early Ferrari in the world and a car never publicly offered for sale before, is about to cross the auction block.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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His seven-game suspension followed by a more recent two-game suspension has cost him just more than $3 million thus far (It’s not prorated by game).—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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If Rodgers returns in 2025, the cap hit is small for a veteran quarterback ($23.5 million) but that doesn’t factor in that $35 million roster bonus, which would be prorated through 2029 for cap purposes (due to void years, used to spread out a cap hit even when a player is no longer on the roster).—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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After receiving free cans of Poppi dispensed from the aesthetic vending machines, many of the influencers documented their unboxing experiences for their large online followings.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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That strategy resonated with Zaslow, who has used it to dispense with the newspapers and magazines that were accumulating on a bookshelf in her own home.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The food bank will help distribute 270,000 eggs to support families affected by the wildfires; another 54,000 eggs will go to Gather For Good, which works with restaurant owners, chefs, farmers and others in the service industry to prepare meals for first responders and others across the LA area.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14, for Season 5, which is distributed in the U.S. by Fathom.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the clinical scenario, vitamin K deficiency is treated by administering it either by mouth, as a shot, or intravenously.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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The agency, tasked with fostering student achievement, also administers programs for disadvantaged students and those with special needs, enforces non-discrimination policies in schools and supports federal college loan programs.—
Nikole Killion,
CBS News,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Reapportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reapportion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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