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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributes
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 dedicates
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 allocates
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves nearly 42 million people each month, allocates money to states on a monthly basis.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a fund allocates your money across other stock and bond funds – often index funds – to achieve an allocation that best suits your time horizon to retirement.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
My goal is to make sure Town Council allocates funds properly to make sure the needs of the Pineville community are met.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The legislation allocates roughly $170 billion for enforcement and infrastructure, with significant portions directed to DHS and ICE.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
For money needed in 10 years or more, Failla allocates 90% to 95% to equities.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Anderson served as chairman of the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, which allocates Legacy Amendment dollars through the Outdoor Heritage Fund.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of electing one winner per district, proportional representation uses multi-member districts and allocates seats based on vote share.
—Duane Roberts, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a fund allocates your money across other stock and bond funds – often index funds – to achieve an allocation that best suits your time horizon to retirement.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
My goal is to make sure Town Council allocates funds properly to make sure the needs of the Pineville community are met.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The legislation allocates roughly $170 billion for enforcement and infrastructure, with significant portions directed to DHS and ICE.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
For money needed in 10 years or more, Failla allocates 90% to 95% to equities.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Anderson served as chairman of the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, which allocates Legacy Amendment dollars through the Outdoor Heritage Fund.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of electing one winner per district, proportional representation uses multi-member districts and allocates seats based on vote share.
—Duane Roberts, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocates
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The heat from the dryer activates a special coating on the sheets that distributes throughout the load, creating a soft, smooth surface.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Because Black Sheep distributes eggs to both wholesalers and retailers, some of the eggs may have been rebranded with different packaging by other companies.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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While expanding access to mental health services, Project Healthy Minds also dedicates its mission to shifting cultural attitudes on mental health and wellness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Fab Four cast was announced for the project, which dedicates an entire film to each member of the band.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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When the network assigns him a robot to be his co-host and help boost ratings, everyone in America loves the robot more than him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The agency also assigns an advisory level for all countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The piece followed the guidelines of the city's Public Art for Neighborhoods Program, which devotes 1% of the value of its incentives to public art.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Late in The Gales of November, Bacon — who’s written books on leadership and college football, among other topics — devotes two chapters to Lightfoot’s epic ballad.—
John U. Bacon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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For the military, generating water from thin air provides a very significant strategic advantage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Her comprehensive program divides vocal training into 10 strategic sections covering everything from vibrato and power to breathing boot camp and vocal registers.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for all, the lack of any unifying figure within the ODM could simply fragment Odinga’s base as a bitter leadership fight within the party divides it into factions.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Radiation therapy administers high-dose energy beams to kill cancer cells.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority partially administers the West Bank, while rival group Hamas has controlled Gaza.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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