1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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2
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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Recent Examples of allocate
More than $25 million was allocated to homelessness programs in Berkeley for the last fiscal year, but the city now faces an annual $20 million structural deficit, the state is grappling with a strained budget of its own and federal social services are being cut.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Organize liquidity needs Even your cash needs should be thoughtfully allocated and not all lumped into one savings account or money market fund.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The European Commission’s next budget proposal allocates an additional $150 billion for defense over seven years.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Organize liquidity needs Even your cash needs should be thoughtfully allocated and not all lumped into one savings account or money market fund.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The European Commission’s next budget proposal allocates an additional $150 billion for defense over seven years.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Each side has been allotted one hour and 45 minutes for their closing arguments.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Per the rules of the competition, participants are allotted three attempts to skim their stone as far as possible.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, what outsiders mistake as a lack of control is usually careful management of who gets to steal and how the spoils are distributed.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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The list includes some actors whose work is distributed by Disney.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Among her more significant findings were the discovery in 2006 of foundation plates dedicating the temple to Isis, along with royal artifacts and many coins bearing Cleopatra's likeness.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The $25 million project, named Union at Rose Park, will dedicate most of its units to low-income renters.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If our hypothetical hard salary cap comes in, teams could be given a higher budget if a percentage is assigned to homegrown talents.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The nearly 10,000 to 11,000 people assigned to the Cole building have been working remote, Kuhnen said.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Large leaf piles require several rounds of filling and dispensing the bags to process.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brummage even changed her school schedule to devote more time to it and says she cold emails about 100 people a day when she’s not actively pinned down with projects.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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Based on public feedback, TARC's new network will devote roughly 70% of resources to routes with frequent, reliable service in areas with potential for high ridership, with the remaining 30% directed toward routes that cover a larger geographic area with lower frequency and ridership.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two other times, it was cited for providing deficient emergency care in violation of other rules, according to federal regulators.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Oscar winner, who plays a bus driver who tries to save 22 school children alongside a teacher named Mary (America Ferrera), ultimately agreed to put Levi on tape.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school, potentially saving money and time.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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