1
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 traditional approach of allocating and maintaining static IP blocks or physical routing infrastructure is hard to justify in a world where users, applications and compliance zones span continents—and services can spin up and down in minutes.
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Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) was created under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and started allocating credits nationwide a year later.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
As a result, Apple is hedging its bet and allocating just 10% of its production for it, The Information reports.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Microsoft and other cloud incumbents are accustomed to allocating more for property and equipment for their build-outs.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Washington alone can’t win a Senate race, but Democratic groups and leaders will be pivotal in allocating resources to Maine and flooding the airwaves against Collins.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After a regulatory shift in 1979, many began allocating to private markets.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
City officials have proposed allocating $10 million in bond funds toward improving roads near seven elementary schools in the Independence and Fort Osage school districts, including Blackburn, Cassell Park, Fairmount, Ott, Mill Creek, Cler-Mont and Elm Grove elementaries.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Idaho Power argued that the state’s current system of allocating power use doesn’t need an overhaul.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) was created under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and started allocating credits nationwide a year later.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
As a result, Apple is hedging its bet and allocating just 10% of its production for it, The Information reports.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Microsoft and other cloud incumbents are accustomed to allocating more for property and equipment for their build-outs.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Washington alone can’t win a Senate race, but Democratic groups and leaders will be pivotal in allocating resources to Maine and flooding the airwaves against Collins.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After a regulatory shift in 1979, many began allocating to private markets.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
City officials have proposed allocating $10 million in bond funds toward improving roads near seven elementary schools in the Independence and Fort Osage school districts, including Blackburn, Cassell Park, Fairmount, Ott, Mill Creek, Cler-Mont and Elm Grove elementaries.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Idaho Power argued that the state’s current system of allocating power use doesn’t need an overhaul.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Mello will be charged with trafficking, distributing, and possession offenses as well as Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Act.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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By distributing model development and compute power globally, the network aims to reduce reliance on large tech companies while also addressing concerns about bias, censorship, and single points of failure.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By keeping communication consistent, dedicating time for setup and being transparent about the role, employers can create a strong, supportive onboarding process.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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CISOs should also consider dedicating a portion of learning and development budgets to continuous technical education.—
Josh Lemos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just a week ago, markets were assigning only a modest chance for three cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, some English classes are assigning just three books a year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Then hit the autofill button, and the nozzle lowers down to just over the rim of the glass and starts dispensing.—
PCMag Staff,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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From interactive games to snuffle mats and treat-dispensing toys, there are plenty of puzzles out there on the market.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a world of student loans and ever-increasing housing costs, the notion of devoting all of your time to obsessing over the meaning of nineteenth-century poetry does indeed feel like more of a fantasy than witchcraft or demons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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At some point the plan shifted from devoting one season to each of the five years, to having the first season cover one year and the second cover four.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, advocates say that the two are complementary, with SMRs providing dependable power that can adjust to inherently variable energy sources such as wind and solar power.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships bitBiome has already found success with a number of partners including Ajinomoto, a Japanese company that has been providing enzymes to the food processing industry for many decades.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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What began as a school assignment has evolved into a potential life-saving tool for explosive ordnance disposal teams across the Defense Department.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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