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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
recognizing the importance of the arts in the health of a city, the council increased the allocation for the city's annual jazz festival
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allocation of Halloween candy became my job when I was too old to go trick-or-treating myself
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Recent Examples of allocation
Iran's training base was relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, and the team's ticket allocation was revoked days before the tournament began.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Wilson also called repeatedly for direct popular elections to Congress, as well as for the allocation of representatives in both houses to be based on population.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
In Michigan, Rx Kids gives women a one-time allocation of $1,500 during pregnancy, followed by $500 per month throughout the child’s first months.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Leaders should be putting AI at the centre of every conversation, about growth, competitiveness, capital allocation, risk management, and resilience.
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Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The Department of Recreation and Parks received a $292-million minimum allocation this year, out of a $359-million budget.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Automakers use allocations to control dealership behavior and performance.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Wilson also called repeatedly for direct popular elections to Congress, as well as for the allocation of representatives in both houses to be based on population.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
In Michigan, Rx Kids gives women a one-time allocation of $1,500 during pregnancy, followed by $500 per month throughout the child’s first months.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Leaders should be putting AI at the centre of every conversation, about growth, competitiveness, capital allocation, risk management, and resilience.
—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The Department of Recreation and Parks received a $292-million minimum allocation this year, out of a $359-million budget.
—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Automakers use allocations to control dealership behavior and performance.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocation
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Advertisement Across Asia, where many countries have been hard hit by the shortages, governments have also rolled out a number of fuel subsidies.
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In this environment, how producers reach audiences is getting more fragmented, threatening to make traditional distribution obsolete.
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Despite positive notices in the trades and elsewhere, Naked Acts wasn’t picked up for distribution.
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The council eventually approved allocating $20,000 to the town’s sustaining grant program and allowed applicants to amend their proposal to account for the increase funds.
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This story has been updated to correct inaccurate information provided about recipients of In Her Hands grants.
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Just the requests to date could drain Mid Delta’s $678,000 allotment for cooling assistance.
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The whole issue of restocking vacant allotments?
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In 2022, Lake County was awarded a $122 million appropriation from the state agency, earmarked for regional stormwater initiatives to reduce flooding.
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In a systemic crisis, Congressional appropriation—taxpayer money—backstops that fund.
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“Allocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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