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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
Spending data shows Canadians are allocating more to domestic travel, said Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the gatekeepers allocating this capital remain overwhelmingly male.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Most financial experts recommend allocating no more than 5% to 10% of your portfolio to precious metals.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers also amended in a provision from Senate Bill 179 barring individual county councilors from allocating road funding to projects of their choice.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
This is about allocating resources, with greater demands elsewhere, while more likely bargain shopping for a receiver.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Other proposals included allocating lottery odds based on two-year records, extending the lottery pool to include play-in teams and flattening odds across the board.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers aren’t allocating the pilot program any more money.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet despite the inevitability of these shortages, there is no accepted ethical framework for allocating scarce opioids.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the gatekeepers allocating this capital remain overwhelmingly male.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Most financial experts recommend allocating no more than 5% to 10% of your portfolio to precious metals.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers also amended in a provision from Senate Bill 179 barring individual county councilors from allocating road funding to projects of their choice.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
This is about allocating resources, with greater demands elsewhere, while more likely bargain shopping for a receiver.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Other proposals included allocating lottery odds based on two-year records, extending the lottery pool to include play-in teams and flattening odds across the board.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers aren’t allocating the pilot program any more money.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet despite the inevitability of these shortages, there is no accepted ethical framework for allocating scarce opioids.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 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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Griffin knew, however, that Girardi was not distributing those funds as required by Durkin’s order over those eight months, the plea agreement states.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of cramming huge amounts of fiber into one meal, fiberlayering emphasizes distributing fiber steadily across the day and pulling it from a wide range of whole foods.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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To expand that impact, RetrievAir is launching its Second Chance Seats program, dedicating two seats on every flight to help transport rescue pups.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Younger investors are often better served keeping gold exposure, if any, as a small allocation within a broader portfolio rather than dedicating an entire IRA to it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Regional Administrative Judge Ray Wheless, who is in charge of assigning visiting judges in Dallas County, said Monday he was asked to stop sending Snipes to Dallas County courts after the allegations were made public and an investigation began.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor’s whipsawing stances led Silvaggio to delay assigning the case to a trial judge for a week.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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TrumpRx pricing ranges from $2,105–$2,962 per cycle, before dispensing and shipping fees.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.—
Debra Manetta,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Standard Model may or may not be in trouble, but particle physics definitely needs saving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Cuba’s government implemented austere fuel-saving measures and warned that jet fuel wouldn’t be available at nine airports until mid-March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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