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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributing
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 dedicating
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 allocating
The legislation would provide greater flexibility for governments in allocating funding under the program, which was created in 1990 as part of a broader shift in housing policy toward greater responsibility for states and cities.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Judge Miguel Espinoza both praised and criticized the county’s progress at the hearing, at times applauding the collaboration between stakeholders and at other times questioning whether the Board of Supervisors was allocating enough resources.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Yost's lawsuit accuses the companies of agreeing to purchase one another's products or allocating shelf space for those products to give themselves a competitive advantage over smaller marijuana businesses.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of mining crypto, companies are starting to pivot, according to Bloomberg, allocating their hardware to powering AI models instead of mining crypto.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Reynolds in 2025 approved allocating $1 million toward the study, which state officials believe is the most comprehensive on cancer in the state and the only one of its kind in the country.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Advocate improves employees’ health and retirement The company is also allocating $40 million to enhance program benefits, including offering free virtual care and expanded support for mental health, women’s health and menopause care.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Newsom has not proposed any new money to keep people on Medi-Cal, only allocating what’s required to comply with new federal law.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Judge Miguel Espinoza both praised and criticized the county’s progress at the hearing, at times applauding the collaboration between stakeholders and at other times questioning whether the Board of Supervisors was allocating enough resources.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Yost's lawsuit accuses the companies of agreeing to purchase one another's products or allocating shelf space for those products to give themselves a competitive advantage over smaller marijuana businesses.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of mining crypto, companies are starting to pivot, according to Bloomberg, allocating their hardware to powering AI models instead of mining crypto.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Reynolds in 2025 approved allocating $1 million toward the study, which state officials believe is the most comprehensive on cancer in the state and the only one of its kind in the country.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Advocate improves employees’ health and retirement The company is also allocating $40 million to enhance program benefits, including offering free virtual care and expanded support for mental health, women’s health and menopause care.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Newsom has not proposed any new money to keep people on Medi-Cal, only allocating what’s required to comply with new federal law.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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Households with incomes under $75,000 are allocating less on discretionary categories like travel and experiences than in 2019, while those above $150,000 are allotting more, according to a Bank of America report released last month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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Protective barriers like rug pads can help with distributing the weight from a heavy piece of furniture, but these aren't foolproof, Cox says.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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In at least one case, a Riverside County church is distributing special Lent packets, complete with small baggies of Lenten ash, to be delivered to those too fearful of coming in person to a church.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Person, who first rose to national prominence as a leading MTV VJ between 1995 and 2011, worked extensively as a presenter in Brazilian television before dedicating herself to directing.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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But let’s be honest, dedicating a room to play is also beneficial for the parents (anyone who’s experienced a barefoot encounter with a stray LEGO piece will understand).—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead the issue lies in assigning ownership of solutions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ochoa also cautioned against assigning major projects to smaller companies lacking technical capacity, pointing to the Petrocedeño project, which was previously operated by France’s TotalEnergies and Norway’s Equinor.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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As for the new tunnel, slim it down by dispensing with outmoded technology that the rest of the world has abandoned like bench walls and, most critically, change the alignment of the tunnel.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Destined for the landfill after a few years of dispensing mediocre coffee.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Still, the too-long-didn’t-read of what’s unfolding in the world of air travel is that major carriers are devoting lots of time and resources to their premium tier of travelers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Firm research shows mom-and-pop investors are typically devoting only a small portion of their overall portfolios to these speculative plays, while keeping most of their money in more traditional investments.—
Yun Li,Kate Rooney,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Defenseman Noah Hanifin added another when his shot got through Mads Sogaard and trickled over the goal line a bit later, providing some breathing room that proved necessary.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some even attract animals and rodents by providing them with shelter.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Now, after a life-saving sonogram, Glanville has revealed that a ruptured pair of breast implants is the true culprit behind her condition.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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But that spirit of collaboration might be much harder to forge today, and a body tasked with saving Social Security before 2031 would face significant challenges that the commission of the early ‘80s did not.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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