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allocate

verb

ˈa-lə-ˌkāt

Definition of allocate

as in to allot

to give as a share or portion not enough computers to allocate one to every student

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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 In the end, 172 permits were allocated to hunters, who killed 52 bears in December, according to the FWC’s website. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Additionally, the bill allows cities and counties to allocate up to 20% of the funds toward building affordable homes — a modest but welcome change for Bay Area communities facing persistent shortages of affordable housing dollars. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 There have already been calls by aid groups and regional bodies for higher levels of funding to be allocated through what remains of the international system. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Envelope budgeting is a method where cash is allocated into physical envelopes for specific spending categories. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for allocate

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And then another and another, nearly doubling the time allotted, thrilled to be exploring the connections between past and present.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
The salary structure was also updated in the new CBA, changing how teams can allot their caps.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of allot

Verb

Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Under the regulation, app developers who distribute their product via Google Play should be able to inform customers of alternative, sometimes cheaper offers.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of distribute

Verb

Instead, Talnua Distillery—located in Arvada, Colorado—has dedicated its existence to single pot still whiskey, focusing production on a uniquely American version.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
More than 250 wealthy people have signed the Giving Pledge, a promise to dedicate a majority of their wealth to philanthropy.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of dedicate

Verb

An aide can be assigned to watch a particularly challenging resident one-on-one, but many places lack enough staff for protracted, dedicated supervision.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Boaters can purchase an individual AIS Stamp for $7, which is assigned to the individual purchasing the stamp.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of assign

Verb

Many of the voting members on the committee consult with or are employed by companies that could promote or dispense peptides.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Again and again, Hartig’s GOP interlocutors seemed to be operating from a definition of a museum that sees its role as dispensing propaganda.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of dispense

Verb

For the past five years, Sapan has devoted much of his time to championing disability on screen through founding Marvels of Media Festival with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), which celebrates the work of autistic media makers.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 25 July 2026
Interestingly, pop remains one of the only major genres without its own streaming tally, and for many years, there was no sales ranking devoted specifically to that style either.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of devote

Verb

Neeru decided to go back to school at age 50 and earned another master’s degree, from Stanford Graduate School of Education, before launching CK-12 Foundation, a non-profit that provides free and customizable digital textbooks for children.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Along with affordable homes, Lupo said, the best cities for first-time buyers also provide lower crime rates, good schools and a lower overall cost of living.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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