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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
Another 9% is allocated to facilities, while less than 6% covers administration and other costs.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For example, an investor with a $100,000 portfolio who allocates 10% to precious metals would invest $10,000 in gold and silver combined.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
On the lower end, $257,000 has been allocated for the Juilliard School, $300,000 would go towards the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Inc and $100,000 would go to OPERA America.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
Supervisor Janet Nguyen, who represents Garden Grove and the area near the facility, allocated the money from her discretionary funds.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For example, an investor with a $100,000 portfolio who allocates 10% to precious metals would invest $10,000 in gold and silver combined.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
On the lower end, $257,000 has been allocated for the Juilliard School, $300,000 would go towards the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Inc and $100,000 would go to OPERA America.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
Supervisor Janet Nguyen, who represents Garden Grove and the area near the facility, allocated the money from her discretionary funds.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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This thing is seriously massive, featuring way too many goodies to list in the space allotted here.
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The government is required to allot 90 days between the dissolution of the Knesset and the election, so the latest possible day the parliament can be dissolved is July 29.
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The third and final wave of Social Security payments for June is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.
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The lawsuit notes that LeVota’s credit plan relies directly on pulling money back that had already been distributed to school districts — the same criticism identified by the dozen school districts behind the open letter.
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At 71 years old, she is set to retire from teaching at Mesa Public Schools this year and dedicate herself to weaving full-time.
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Those are the two areas López would be best off dedicating all his time and energy to over the next two years.
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The Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's and Wellesley Police are investigating the incident.
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More than 20 units were assigned to the scene, according to Metro Fire’s active incident report.
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Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.
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Eight years after its last edition, the sprawling, shape-shifting PEOPLE festival is returning to Berlin — and if its organizers have their way, the lineup will once again dispense with marquee billing in favor of unexpected collisions.
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Since Israel’s founding, members of the community who devoted themselves to Torah studies have been exempt from the nation’s compulsory military service.
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The album’s first half is all head-over-heels, dreamily devoted love songs, whimsical head rushes turned into music that recalls Lorde, the Cure, and Annie Ernaux.
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With free childcare provided, women were able to get assistance with resumes, hair and makeup help from Ulta Beauty, as well as a complementary professional headshot.
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Modern pumps can double as cooling devices, which could provide an effective solution in more intense summer weather.
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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