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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 660-store restaurant chain has allocated between $600 million and $700 million to the rebranding effort over the next three years.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lanning’s retort might be a sore spot for Gundy, whose contract was restructured in December after a dismal 3-9 season in 2024, with the $1 million savings reportedly being allocated toward the players.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 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
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
The shift to a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery fundamentally changed how slots were allocated.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Public records showed Rodriguez and his office used A3 as the clearinghouse for county dollars allocated to CountryFest, a yearly rodeo festival Rodriguez hosts in his district at Tropical Park.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The upper stage launches with little fuel onboard, to save weight that can be allocated to payload.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lanning’s retort might be a sore spot for Gundy, whose contract was restructured in December after a dismal 3-9 season in 2024, with the $1 million savings reportedly being allocated toward the players.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 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
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
The shift to a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery fundamentally changed how slots were allocated.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Public records showed Rodriguez and his office used A3 as the clearinghouse for county dollars allocated to CountryFest, a yearly rodeo festival Rodriguez hosts in his district at Tropical Park.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The upper stage launches with little fuel onboard, to save weight that can be allocated to payload.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocated
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But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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The six-part series, produced by Les Films du Cygne and Storia Television for France Télévisions and Germany’s ZDF and distributed internationally by Mediawan Rights, is making its market debut at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dividends are not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent they are distributed out of E&P attributable to subpart F income or income that is (or is treated as) ECI.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis died in April, before the Borgo Laudato Si’ could be formally dedicated.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The original simple wooden-structure building, located near what is now Hamilton Avenue and John Gray Road, was dedicated in 1854.—
Enquirer staff report,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The public pressure succeeded, and the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — who would later become Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 — assigned an exorcist to the Smurl case.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recruits with the lowest scores on the military's aptitude test are assigned to what is known as Category 4.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 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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Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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After studying tapestry at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris, Franjou has devoted herself to sculptural work with linen since 1999.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Grandfather Alcide devoted his life to the farm, father Alessandro modernized it, and today, Alberto, together with his wife Cinzia, has transformed it into a thriving agro-tourism destination.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The resort is divided into domestic and international zones.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choose the Right Varieties Garlic is divided into two main categories, and there are numerous cultivars of each type to choose from.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, the water provided by the program may be the only resource to stave off fatal dehydration across an entire region.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Allocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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