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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
The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member body will be allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties nominate lawmakers based on their share of the vote.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Commissioners Court allocated $1 million in January to fund home mailers and other advertisements to alert voters to the change to precincts for election day.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The former South Dakota governor was also criticized over the way her department has spent billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Resources for protecting wildlife are finite, and every new species designation changes how those resources get allocated.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the funds will be allocated to operational expenses, marketing efforts to amplify Triarchy’s voice through digital campaigns, partnerships, and storytelling and team expansion across product, marketing and operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Allowances are created by the CARB and are allocated to the state’s regulated companies, including refineries, through a combination of free allocations, state-run auctions, and trades on the carbon market.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
While the tax deduction is immediate, the funds can be allocated to charities later.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Commissioners Court allocated $1 million in January to fund home mailers and other advertisements to alert voters to the change to precincts for election day.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The former South Dakota governor was also criticized over the way her department has spent billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Resources for protecting wildlife are finite, and every new species designation changes how those resources get allocated.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the funds will be allocated to operational expenses, marketing efforts to amplify Triarchy’s voice through digital campaigns, partnerships, and storytelling and team expansion across product, marketing and operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Allowances are created by the CARB and are allocated to the state’s regulated companies, including refineries, through a combination of free allocations, state-run auctions, and trades on the carbon market.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
While the tax deduction is immediate, the funds can be allocated to charities later.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocated
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But committee co-chairs said in statements Friday that the time allotted to hear testimony was plenty.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Only 4,000 people are approved yearly, and about 500 of those are allotted to people in detention.—
Ana Claudia Chacin,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Affected raw oysters were sold in Washington, while the Manila clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington, according to the FDA.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those gains are distributed to remaining shareholders — and are a taxable event, likely generating both short- and long-term capital gain distributions.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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And more than most, Jesse was dedicated with every fiber in his being, to redeeming the soul of America.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Today's launch was the 76th to date for the 59-foot-tall (18-meter-tall) Electron, which gives small satellites dedicated rides to orbit.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are actually many ways to get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), the nine-digit number assigned to those approved for TSA PreCheck, and one of the easiest is by popping into your local Staples.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Pressurized water is then shot through the K-cup and dispensed through a filter to the cup waiting below the spout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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With a passion for racial justice, economic fairness, immigrant rights and equality for the LGBTQ community, Michael Caga-anan Aguhar devoted his time to helping community organizations in the Chicago area.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual move, Colbert devoted an entire segment of his show to the issue raising not only concerns about overreach from the FCC but also boosting Talarico’s profile by association.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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The list is divided into categories, with a number of members falling under each one.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Before this recent reunion, the band was only together for three years, from 1994 to 1997, and that’s with a couple of major lineup changes that divided its fan base.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Allocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocated. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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