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as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributed
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 dedicated
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 allocated
Last year, after ignoring estimates of $600 million for full funding and calls by some legislators for at least $250 million, lawmakers allocated only $100 million to be shared by all 58 counties – a number that will not even come close to fulfilling the voters’ mandate.
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Mike Hestrin, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Later that year, the Legislature allocated $115 million to California community colleges to reduce the burden of textbook costs.
—Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The annual point-in-time count is key in determining how funding is allocated to battle homelessness.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The program is supported by grant funds allocated to the city of Milwaukee from former President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to finance lead pipe replacement for low-income residents in select neighborhoods, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan has allocated approximately $65 billion in semiconductor subsidies between 2021 and 2025, a larger share of GDP than America's CHIPS Act.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Later in the year, the administration made a legal argument that because the agency gets its funding from the Federal Reserve, and since the Fed is technically operating at a loss, there are no funds that can be allocated to the CFPB.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
The money is allocated based on the number of speed cameras in each commission district.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cortez Masto is proposing that $45 billion for ICE detention centers be allocated to Justice Assistant Grant programs and nearly $30 billion in enforcement money to the COPS law enforcement hiring program.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Mike Hestrin, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Later that year, the Legislature allocated $115 million to California community colleges to reduce the burden of textbook costs.
—Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The annual point-in-time count is key in determining how funding is allocated to battle homelessness.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The program is supported by grant funds allocated to the city of Milwaukee from former President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to finance lead pipe replacement for low-income residents in select neighborhoods, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan has allocated approximately $65 billion in semiconductor subsidies between 2021 and 2025, a larger share of GDP than America's CHIPS Act.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Later in the year, the administration made a legal argument that because the agency gets its funding from the Federal Reserve, and since the Fed is technically operating at a loss, there are no funds that can be allocated to the CFPB.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
The money is allocated based on the number of speed cameras in each commission district.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cortez Masto is proposing that $45 billion for ICE detention centers be allocated to Justice Assistant Grant programs and nearly $30 billion in enforcement money to the COPS law enforcement hiring program.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocated
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Many school districts in Michigan are already approaching the maximum number of days allotted by the state to cancel classes.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since September, Securus Technologies has paid a $375,000 monthly commission to the agency, which is allotted for prisoner programs and services.—
Keaton Ross,
Oklahoma Watch,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rebates would be distributed in the fall and would be in addition to the $200 million allocated for electric bill rebates in the Next Generation Energy Act, according to the governor's office.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a public servant who has not just dedicated their life, but often risked that life on behalf of his fellow Americans to have that privilege ripped from him for a petty and political reason is, at times, frankly, too much to bear.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Little also recommended that an additional $45 million dedicated for state highways be transferred to the state’s general fund to offset an immediate revenue shortage.—
Rose Evans
January 22,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Feller staff picked three countries to possibly feature, and they were assigned Mongolia, said Kadie Frey, general manager of Lora Hotel & Event Center.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its blend is dispensed seamlessly from a dropper, onto one’s mane without weighing it down.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Floats are fountain drinks dispensed over soft serve.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump was expected to give more details about his housing policy in the speech, but devoted most of it to other subjects.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Energy affordability and ratepayer relief The governor devoted a portion of her speech to energy costs, which have emerged as a defining political issue on Beacon Hill and theme in the 2026 governor's race.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Federal and local officials again were angrily divided over who was to blame.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Analysts are divided on the stock, with seven rating it a strong buy or buy and 10 viewing it as a hold.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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The business also provided hobbyists with a place to talk about home brewing and meet other people with the same interest.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Allocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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