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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotment
Water users take cuts every year, negotiators have said, and the basin as a whole has never used its entire legal allotment.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The Giants not only paid about $4 million in penalties for going over the bonus pool allotment to sign Fox, but the team couldn’t sign an international amateur free agent for more than $300,000 over the next two years.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The Yankees could decide to trade much of their allotment.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
To figure out who got an allotment, the government had to determine who was actually Indian.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The Giants not only paid about $4 million in penalties for going over the bonus pool allotment to sign Fox, but the team couldn’t sign an international amateur free agent for more than $300,000 over the next two years.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The Yankees could decide to trade much of their allotment.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
To figure out who got an allotment, the government had to determine who was actually Indian.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
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Most recently, negotiators walked away empty-handed after a long-shot push to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies that were at the center of the last government shutdown.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet Senate Democrats have promised to derail its passage ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline unless the DHS portion is renegotiated.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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These sectors have also utilized a substantial portion of last year’s outlays.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In other words, there could be more nuance within the 40% allocation than there has been historically, according to Rick Pederson, chief strategy officer at Bow River Capital.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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These funds could support direct artist grants or loans, studio and rehearsal space development, and other infrastructure gaps that limit participation—particularly in underserved communities.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agency notes roughly 70% of its budget comes from sales and use taxes, with additional funding from federal grants and rider fares.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Now, with roughly $404 million still available, Sakura Square is among more than 80 applicants hoping to secure a share of the next round of funding.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company’s share of its agreement with California — $55 million — is barely a speck on its balance sheet; revenue for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, topped $102 billion in its most recent quarterly earnings report.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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By failing to turn over those distributions and not advising that distributions had been made, Campbell willfully violated the charging orders.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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During a shutdown, the departments and agencies that don't have new or temporary funding must stop all nonessential functions until additional appropriations are enacted.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The potential for a government shutdown over the DHS appropriations vote gives Schumer and the Democrats the chance to rein in federal agents and get the ACA three-year extension back, too.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez, for example, stepped out on December 6 in a slouchy shawl-collar cardigan that was equal parts festive and classic.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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For tougher soap scum, mix equal parts vinegar and dish soap in a microwave-safe bowl.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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