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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
Backed by data purporting to show that Drake, in particular, has benefitted from billions of fake streams, the lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning a blind eye to exploitation of its payout model, which allocates royalties to artists based on their share of total streaming volume.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
The budget, which will be finalized in November, allocates $2 million for repairs.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves nearly 42 million people each month, allocates money to states on a monthly basis.
—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
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
The budget, which will be finalized in November, allocates $2 million for repairs.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves nearly 42 million people each month, allocates money to states on a monthly basis.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocates
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Willie—a Galveston, Texas-native—dedicates his life to building a progressive faith community, deprogram toxic religiosity, and approaching life’s biggest questions with those who wonder.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For a simulation game, their teacher assigns Annabelle and Morgan to lead two different groups.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The box set devotes a lot of time to the summer of 1963.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The program provides as much as $298 monthly for a single person to $1,756 for a family of eight.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The company has previously said that producing in the Asian nation provides a 25-percent cost advantage when stacked against its production efforts in the Central America region.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Food apartheid in Metcalfe Park Census data show how sharply the food access crisis divides Milwaukee.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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What divides him from Burton is that Hopkins, by a miracle, summoned the clarity to renounce his own destruction.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 39% of recipients are children and adolescents under 18, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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