as in to allocate
to give as a share or portion
each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate
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Recent Examples of allot
Most federal comment periods last 60 to 90 days versus the 21 days allotted to comment on rescinding the Roadless Rule.
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Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Federal officials often drew rough or incorrect maps and even lost track of which parcels had been allotted and to whom, especially as original allottees passed away.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Each Emmy winner is allotted 45 seconds to deliver their acceptance speech.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Sep. 2025
But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Federal officials often drew rough or incorrect maps and even lost track of which parcels had been allotted and to whom, especially as original allottees passed away.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Each Emmy winner is allotted 45 seconds to deliver their acceptance speech.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Sep. 2025
But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allot
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Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also assigns an advisory level for all countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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In clubhouses with bigger lockers or prized locations, players are assigned to spots by service time.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Allot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allot. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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