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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
Big brands also are allocating more money to influencers.
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Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers proposed allocating additional disaster relief funds in the 2025 national budget, and international bodies, including the United Nations, have pledged support to the Philippine government.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That's merit, allocating social roles to those well equipped to perform them.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The commission would oversee allocating the money to schools and teachers at any city school that complies with requirements for doing the training well.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The law, passed in the state Legislature this year, allows families to apply for subsidies to attend private school, allocating up to $50 million a year for those tax credits.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Grace Fu has served as Singapore's environmental chief since 2020, allocating nearly $4 billion to coastal resilience projects in the low-lying city-state while leading international negotiations on climate policy.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ackerman echoed that uncertainty, highlighting the struggles over allocating dollars between the sports and between men’s and women’s programs.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers proposed allocating additional disaster relief funds in the 2025 national budget, and international bodies, including the United Nations, have pledged support to the Philippine government.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That's merit, allocating social roles to those well equipped to perform them.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The commission would oversee allocating the money to schools and teachers at any city school that complies with requirements for doing the training well.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The law, passed in the state Legislature this year, allows families to apply for subsidies to attend private school, allocating up to $50 million a year for those tax credits.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Grace Fu has served as Singapore's environmental chief since 2020, allocating nearly $4 billion to coastal resilience projects in the low-lying city-state while leading international negotiations on climate policy.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ackerman echoed that uncertainty, highlighting the struggles over allocating dollars between the sports and between men’s and women’s programs.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 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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But the key question for jurors will ultimately be whether the Angels knew that their employee was distributing drugs to players and therefore have some responsibility for Skaggs’ death.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Along with dedicating her 2023 film Priscilla to her mother, Sofia, 54, also penned the introduction to her late mother’s memoir.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guido eventually became a Dominican friar, dedicating himself to making art within the mendicant order; after his death, in 1455, he became known as Fra Angelico, or the Angelic Friar.—
Louise Bokkenheuser,
Air Mail,
4 Oct. 2025
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Three years at the symphony Starting on his first day, July 27, 2020, Jones’ responsibilities included assigning parts to musicians, managing instruments, arranging production with stage crews and leading the percussion section’s performance.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 1964, the National Police Board, together with the Swedish Police Association, launched a trial assigning women to special tasks, once again limiting their work to investigative, reconnaissance, and security patrol duties, without participation in regular uniformed service.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Arf Pets Memory Training Puzzle Toy is a treat-dispensing activity trainer for pets.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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By settling, the companies can pivot toward dispensing with the work of moderation altogether.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Michaels is devoting about 25% of space in its stores to this new venture while also launching a party concept.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Already, boards are devoting more time and attention to discussing the use of AI within their organizations, including more than 62% of directors who reported participating in full-board discussions about AI policies for their companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to the Browns-the Haslams, Andrew Berry, Chris Cooper, my coaches and the team docs/medical staff for providing me with great care.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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For the developers at Game Freak, their greatest achievement would be not providing fans with a comically large stick to beat the latest entry with.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Compression packing cubes, in particular, are critical for saving space and flattening clothes as much as possible.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has laid out his plan for saving democracy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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