allocating

verb

present participle of allocate
1
as in allotting
to give as a share or portion not enough computers to allocate one to every student

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2
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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3
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 Management has a great track record of allocating capital, especially through acquiring faster-growing, higher-margin businesses that complement its legacy distribution operations. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 Tallying votes, allocating legislative seats and drawing district maps all depend on mathematical choices that can produce dramatically different outcomes. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 Sports organizations are understandably allocating substantial resources to AI infrastructure and applications … in large part to get at the data sets that sports fans generate. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The question relates to increasing property taxes for the purpose of allocating more money to the fire protection district. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 At the Port of Los Angeles, the proposal would formalize the Harbor Department’s existing practice of allocating 10% of its operating income to waterfront public access projects and programs. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 The operation is aimed at allocating more federal law enforcement resources to Deep Ellum, working side by side with state and local partners to create a direct line to Dallas PD for Deep Ellum crimes, Raybould said. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 What if our representatives in Washington spent less time trading securities and more time allocating resources to fight against cancer and other diseases? — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 After allocating about 8% of GDP to NEOM, once contract cancellations are included, the government has admitted a costly defeat. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
  1. allotting
  2. distributing
  3. dedicating
  4. assigning
  5. dispensing
  6. devoting
  7. providing
  8. saving
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  • Inevitably, team evil has cooler powers, like Sindel’s scream and Kung Lao’s hat of doom, but in addition to allotting an inordinate amount of its combat time to Shao Kahn, who’s just a hulking guy with a hammer, the movie’s big visual idea is characters blasting one another with beams.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.
    — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Definition of allotting
Verb
  • The defense ministry faces difficult choices in distributing the existing systems with so many installations vulnerable to attack.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Its multi-barrel design distributes firing cycles across six barrels, supporting sustained firing while distributing heat and mechanical stress.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Major law enforcement bodies like the Cook County state’s attorney’s office are dedicating more people and money to cases that get reported.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Those remarks were intended as a brief and formal follow-up to Everett’s two-hour oration dedicating the opening of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dedicating
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  • Give The Brief An Owner The ANA recommends assigning a single internal group to manage creator relationships, and the WFA finds marketing departments leading this work in 54% of organizations.
    — Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Patel has been accused of excessive drinking, assigning a SWAT team to protect his girlfriend and of using a government plane for personal trips.
    — Tom Sanders, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of assigning
Verb
  • Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Some analysts say that has helped the company better align reimbursement with the cost of dispensing prescriptions and contributed to steadier profits.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of dispensing
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  • The couple is open to devoting future seasons to different religions outside Christianity.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Turner was hardly alone among artists in devoting the same intensity of care to the enrichment of a painting that others give to the rearing of a child.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of devoting
Verb
  • Broward's United Way eventually stepped in, providing Farthing with close to $10,000 and helping 20 other homeowners manage their debt.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hours before the boat ride was to be refilled with water on Monday afternoon, Disneyland team members gave me a walkthrough, providing me with a rare peek behind the scenes.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of providing
Verb
  • Members also enjoy money-saving perks at recreational parks, sporting events, concerts and more.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026
  • After struggling and saving with their mother, Tallulah (a phenomenal Ledisi), sharecroppers Mary and Martha are eager to finally buy the land the Clarke family has worked on for generations.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of saving

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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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