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
Progress accelerated in the last three years, thanks to money allocated under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and a stable project management team, Ragland said.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Harris’s Secret Service had been atypically expanded by former President Joe Biden beyond the six months after leaving office, typically allocated to former vice presidents.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
But at the meeting earlier in August, councilmembers had discussed a letter from the Orange County Counsel’s Office requesting the return of $1 million previously allocated to the city by former First District County Supervisor Andrew Do.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
The shift to a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery fundamentally changed how slots were allocated.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Harris’s Secret Service had been atypically expanded by former President Joe Biden beyond the six months after leaving office, typically allocated to former vice presidents.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
But at the meeting earlier in August, councilmembers had discussed a letter from the Orange County Counsel’s Office requesting the return of $1 million previously allocated to the city by former First District County Supervisor Andrew Do.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
The shift to a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery fundamentally changed how slots were allocated.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Jessi wasn’t allowed to close the door of the bathroom and was allotted seven minutes to shower.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sources told the Los Angeles Times that the CHP has been allotted to cover her.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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The suspects were arrested on charges of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and conspiracy, the release says.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
27 Aug. 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with German Gref, the CEO of Russia’s largest Sberbank, in Moscow on July 29, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bessemer dedicates months to gathering, validating, and examining submission data that forms the foundation of The Cloud 100.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Among other resources, an engine has also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their goal was to find an IP address — the unique identifier assigned to every cell phone and computer — that could reveal the source.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Instead of ink or plastic, the printer would dispense a mix of hydrogel and coral larvae, placed at just the right distance to give each the necessary space to grow.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many CEOs will have no choice but to devote their efforts to guessing, interpreting and trying to influence what the president wants, rather than toiling on behalf of their shareholders and customers.—
Senior Fellow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pollsters didn’t devote much attention to mail voting again until the mid-1990s, around the time Oregon considered and adopted a universal vote by mail.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Summer for Jackson meant continuing to build Drone Works, which can help clients get a bird's eye view of property layout and surroundings when considering real estate purchases and provide aerial footage for construction projects, including features like progression and time-lapse.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Boyd denied the request to remove Hartig’s docket and then reaffirmed the move after the complaint was issued, according to additional correspondence provided to the Free Press.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The two wanted the Power of Veto winner to use the ability to keep Panaro, but instead, the winner saved themselves.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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