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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 Legislature allocates funding to school districts largely based on average daily attendance.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Currently, the government allocates weekly subsidies to avoid passing on the rising cost of fuel to the population and prevent spiraling inflation.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
After persuading state lawmakers to give it more time, New York City Public Schools released a plan to reduce class sizes that allocates $244 million to hire new teachers across 360 schools.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The next-lowest share is Lincoln County, which allocates 27% of its budget for its public school system.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The council’s budget allocates $9,000 for conferences and all items related to attending them.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Supporting oyster harvesters In response to the economic distress caused by the tumultuous oyster harvesting season, Maryland passed a bill establishing the Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, which allocates $2 million from the 2027 budget.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Currently, the government allocates weekly subsidies to avoid passing on the rising cost of fuel to the population and prevent spiraling inflation.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
After persuading state lawmakers to give it more time, New York City Public Schools released a plan to reduce class sizes that allocates $244 million to hire new teachers across 360 schools.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The next-lowest share is Lincoln County, which allocates 27% of its budget for its public school system.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The council’s budget allocates $9,000 for conferences and all items related to attending them.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Supporting oyster harvesters In response to the economic distress caused by the tumultuous oyster harvesting season, Maryland passed a bill establishing the Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, which allocates $2 million from the 2027 budget.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 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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Tip Toe is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also distributes the show internationally.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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What the Science Actually Shows About Pulsetto For anyone skeptical of the marketing, Pulsetto dedicates an entire page on its site to research.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The market currently assigns about a 41% probability rates are unchanged at year-end, with a 42% chance of one quarter-point hike and 14% of a 50 basis point increase, according to CME FedWatch.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Like a vending machine that dispenses Hot Wheels instead of Coca-Cola.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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One business has become two, but the original shareholder base rarely divides neatly with it.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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