1
as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company
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2
as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportioned
Interest is not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent the deduction for the interest payment is allocated and apportioned under section 882(c) and reg.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
If the seats were apportioned by vote, instead of by gerrymandered districts, the California delegation would be 32 Democrats and 20 Republicans.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Removing undocumented immigrants from the census’s population count would likely impact the number of House seats apportioned to multiple states—including both Texas and California.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
If the seats were apportioned by vote, instead of by gerrymandered districts, the California delegation would be 32 Democrats and 20 Republicans.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Removing undocumented immigrants from the census’s population count would likely impact the number of House seats apportioned to multiple states—including both Texas and California.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportioned
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But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jessi wasn’t allowed to close the door of the bathroom and was allotted seven minutes to shower.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Most of the ketamine distributed in the United States is done so illegally, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In notes distributed to clients Monday morning, firms such as BofA Securities and Canaccord Genuity encouraged investors to view the sell-off as a buying opportunity rather than confirmation of a deep and lasting threat to Kenvue’s business.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Foreign-aid organizations challenged the administration's ability to refuse to spend funds already allocated by Congress.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps too much is allocated for dining out, or transportation costs are higher than expected.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The public pressure succeeded, and the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — who would later become Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 — assigned an exorcist to the Smurl case.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recruits with the lowest scores on the military's aptitude test are assigned to what is known as Category 4.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The resort is divided into domestic and international zones.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choose the Right Varieties Garlic is divided into two main categories, and there are numerous cultivars of each type to choose from.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Days after the hearing, the leader of the Pentagon's office to investigate UFOs provided testimony of his own refuting some of the claims.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fee will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has not detailed how travelers will request refunds, how long the process will take, or how disputes will be resolved.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Apportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportioned. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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