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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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Recent Examples of allocating
California law allows health care districts to transfer their assets to management corporations, but allocating 50% or more, as determined by a fair market value analysis, requires a public vote.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
As a result of a series of fiscal and appropriations committees overseeing government budgets, the process of allocating and approving funds is convoluted, Bilmes said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Policymakers at every level must speak out and pass legislation supporting immigrant communities by joining lawsuits or allocating funds for legal defense.
—Jody Agius Vallejo, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The job of allocating visas — whether by wages or any number of other factors, including age and education — should be left to Congress.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Some investors are allocating to cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoin, with a similar 20% approach.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Big brands also are allocating more money to influencers.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers proposed allocating additional disaster relief funds in the 2025 national budget, and international bodies, including the United Nations, have pledged support to the Philippine government.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That's merit, allocating social roles to those well equipped to perform them.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
As a result of a series of fiscal and appropriations committees overseeing government budgets, the process of allocating and approving funds is convoluted, Bilmes said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Policymakers at every level must speak out and pass legislation supporting immigrant communities by joining lawsuits or allocating funds for legal defense.
—Jody Agius Vallejo, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The job of allocating visas — whether by wages or any number of other factors, including age and education — should be left to Congress.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Some investors are allocating to cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoin, with a similar 20% approach.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Big brands also are allocating more money to influencers.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers proposed allocating additional disaster relief funds in the 2025 national budget, and international bodies, including the United Nations, have pledged support to the Philippine government.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That's merit, allocating social roles to those well equipped to perform them.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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Prefer to set strict rules allotting only a handful of visitors each morning?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could be as simple as tackling smaller tasks throughout the week or dedicating specific days to different areas.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Don't give your friend the extra task of assigning you a task.—
Marielle Segarra,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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On July 29, the Red Sox tried again, signing six-year veteran Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Worcester.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the idea of parachuting into a writers’ room, dispensing high-level feedback, then moving on to the next?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Almost every Republican senator signed a letter demanding the FDA reconsider its approval and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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As a working mother, Meghan has been candid about running her business while also devoting plenty of time to her kiddos.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Michaels is devoting about 25% of space in its stores to this new venture while also launching a party concept.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other companies, such as BlackSky and Maxar, are providing their own electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery—that is, images in the visible and infrared light spectrums—commercially.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report has the exclusive on the launch, providing American buyers first access to one of South America’s most ambitious luxury residential projects.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Officers performed life-saving measures on Green before he was pronounced dead on location, Hoskin said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tyrod Taylor’s not saving the season anymore than Quinn Ewers is saving the show in Miami.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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