1
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
Each fiscal year, Congress allocates funding for federal agencies to operate.
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Through Proposition 64, the state allocates a portion of marijuana tax revenue to community organizations.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
The fund allocates about 70% to bitcoin and 20% to ether.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The European Commission’s next budget proposal allocates an additional $150 billion for defense over seven years.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Santa Clara County allocates $6 million annually through its Office of Immigrant Relations to support immigration legal services.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Productions must also pass a test which allocates points to factors such as the language of the broadcast, the nationality of key members of the crew and the author of the subject matter.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The program allocates tax credits to each state on the basis of their population.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
For every year in the proposal, the state allocates less, while out-of-state tuition ramps up.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Through Proposition 64, the state allocates a portion of marijuana tax revenue to community organizations.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
The fund allocates about 70% to bitcoin and 20% to ether.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The European Commission’s next budget proposal allocates an additional $150 billion for defense over seven years.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Santa Clara County allocates $6 million annually through its Office of Immigrant Relations to support immigration legal services.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Productions must also pass a test which allocates points to factors such as the language of the broadcast, the nationality of key members of the crew and the author of the subject matter.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The program allocates tax credits to each state on the basis of their population.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
For every year in the proposal, the state allocates less, while out-of-state tuition ramps up.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocates
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Mark Montefiore and Kara Haflidson are executive producers with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer for New Metric Media, which also distributes the series internationally.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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No matter how May distributes minutes, Michigan will have at least one elite rim protector on the floor.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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After being held hostage by her abuser for four years and battling through several suicide attempts, Mercedes now dedicates her life to supporting those who struggle with their own mental health or have lost a loved one to suicide.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each song is an experience, and one that an artist dedicates their lives to.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau assigns StubHub an F rating with 72 unresolved complaints.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 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 more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 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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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Attached to each loop is a polymerase enzyme, which serves a critical function every time a cell divides.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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As judge, a position that also administers county finances, Skeet had overseen a remarkable period of development.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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