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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
Federal dollars are also given to the Texas Workforce Commission, which then allocates the money to 28 local workforce development boards across the state.
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Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas allocates money to districts based on student attendance.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The fund, which has already begun accepting interest forms, allocates $3 million toward housing projects and $2 million toward economic development projects.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill allocates nearly $500,000 for the Colorado Department of Transportation to determine if signage is sufficient along the routes and, if not, to install new signs.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the summer, the city allocates water resources to organizations like Circle the City, Moran said.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In the event of a shortage, Kornbluth said the helium industry allocates supplies based on importance so critical industries such as chipmaking and medical would be at the front of the line.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The safe and consistent 60/40 portfolio, which allocates 60% toward stocks and 40% in bonds, is putting on a lackluster performance this year, the bank wrote in a Wednesday note.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas allocates money to districts based on student attendance.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The fund, which has already begun accepting interest forms, allocates $3 million toward housing projects and $2 million toward economic development projects.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill allocates nearly $500,000 for the Colorado Department of Transportation to determine if signage is sufficient along the routes and, if not, to install new signs.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the summer, the city allocates water resources to organizations like Circle the City, Moran said.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In the event of a shortage, Kornbluth said the helium industry allocates supplies based on importance so critical industries such as chipmaking and medical would be at the front of the line.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The safe and consistent 60/40 portfolio, which allocates 60% toward stocks and 40% in bonds, is putting on a lackluster performance this year, the bank wrote in a Wednesday note.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocates
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Universal Pictures distributes the film.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Founded in 2005, the Wagner Foundation distributes more than forty cultural and arts grants annually, partnering with local organizations and with arts organizations across the country.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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The deal also dedicates 5% to Brea senior programs each year.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rather than pursuing fleeting trends, the brand dedicates itself to crafting chic, timeless pieces.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Over the summer, Thibault-DuDonis usually assigns everyone on her staff a project.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The system assigns scores to prioritize restoration projects and measures characteristics such as organism diversity, stream pattern and vegetation growth.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real issue isn’t advice itself, but rather the wisdom of whomever dispenses it—and finding them in the first place is harder to admitting someone else’s opinion just may be savvier than your own.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Druski's skit divides social media In the skit, Druski is seen portraying a white woman with blonde hair, which viewers compared to Erica Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The river supplies drinking water and irrigation to tens of millions of people across the West, but the system that divides its water, based on agreements more than a century old, is under increasing strain after years of drought and declining reservoir levels.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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