1
as in to allot
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 to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportion
With more parties involved comes more ways to apportion liability, and that can take time since investigators have to determine who may have been at fault based on what factors caused the accident to happen in the first place.
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Will Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
On the edges of Beirut's stylish downtown area and the trendy Mar Mikhael neighborhood is the devastated port area, wrecked by a massive explosion in 2020, with efforts to apportion responsibility for the disaster allegedly repeatedly stymied by Hezbollah.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In November 2025, the government introduced streaming service quotas dictating major players should apportion a part of their local revenues to original Australian stories.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Arizona says one of the proposals would essentially empty the Central Arizona Project Canal, while another would apportion shortages based not on water rights seniority but on proportional use, a switch-up that could help Arizona and hurt California.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Will Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
On the edges of Beirut's stylish downtown area and the trendy Mar Mikhael neighborhood is the devastated port area, wrecked by a massive explosion in 2020, with efforts to apportion responsibility for the disaster allegedly repeatedly stymied by Hezbollah.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In November 2025, the government introduced streaming service quotas dictating major players should apportion a part of their local revenues to original Australian stories.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Arizona says one of the proposals would essentially empty the Central Arizona Project Canal, while another would apportion shortages based not on water rights seniority but on proportional use, a switch-up that could help Arizona and hurt California.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportion
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This thing is seriously massive, featuring way too many goodies to list in the space allotted here.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Others also questioned how much time was allotted for those opposing the project, such as Flojaune Cofer, who is running to replace Serna on the board and appears likely to advance to the November general election.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In a teaming context, individual aircraft running Hivemind communicate peer-to-peer to distribute situational awareness and coordinate maneuvers to lessen reliance on a ground control station.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Produced by Adonde Media and distributed in partnership with KALW Public Radio, the podcast blends archival recordings with new interviews featuring artists, organizers, activists, and Tibetan voices who helped shape the movement.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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According to the Air Force, the Interim Safety Board assigned to investigate the crash is tasked with collecting as much information as possible and then handing it over to a Safety Investigation Board, composed of experts, that will complete the inquiry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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On Wednesday, the council asked its budget team to report on the amount of money that would be allocated as a result of Rodriguez’s proposal.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Funds for scholarships that aren’t claimed are re-allocated to other students, Vizard said.—
Charlie Borla,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The proposal also has divided politicians within the Democratic Party.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Support for Ukraine has divided the GOP for years.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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So Congress has an explicit role in addition to states in administering elections, but the constitution itself doesn't give the president explicit authority to really be involved here.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Russian Orthodox Church administered the site via its Ukrainian branch for centuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Apportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportion. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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