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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
recognizing the importance of the arts in the health of a city, the council increased the allocation for the city's annual jazz festival
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allocation of Halloween candy became my job when I was too old to go trick-or-treating myself
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Recent Examples of allocation
Remaining funds will come from existing Gary community development and animal shelter allocations, according to Post-Tribune archives.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) manages global spectrum allocation, helping prevent interference and maintain reliable operation across communications networks.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Neither allocation is even close to what this program needs and deserves.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Industrial allocation levels here are lower than in competing regions, leaving California manufacturers more exposed to rising carbon costs while competing against global producers that do not face the same requirements.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Pakistan To offset the energy crunch, Pakistan ordered schools to shut for two weeks and cut free fuel allocations for government vehicles by 50% for two months.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
To offset the energy crunch, Pakistan ordered schools to shut for two weeks and cut free fuel allocations for government vehicles by 50% for two months.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For someone in their 50s or 60s, the allocation decision should reflect both the time horizon until withdrawals and the role this Roth money plays within the broader portfolio.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Another approach to fair allocation is to give marathon spots to people who value them highly, but measured in ways other than money.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) manages global spectrum allocation, helping prevent interference and maintain reliable operation across communications networks.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Neither allocation is even close to what this program needs and deserves.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Industrial allocation levels here are lower than in competing regions, leaving California manufacturers more exposed to rising carbon costs while competing against global producers that do not face the same requirements.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Pakistan To offset the energy crunch, Pakistan ordered schools to shut for two weeks and cut free fuel allocations for government vehicles by 50% for two months.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
To offset the energy crunch, Pakistan ordered schools to shut for two weeks and cut free fuel allocations for government vehicles by 50% for two months.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For someone in their 50s or 60s, the allocation decision should reflect both the time horizon until withdrawals and the role this Roth money plays within the broader portfolio.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Another approach to fair allocation is to give marathon spots to people who value them highly, but measured in ways other than money.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocation
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It was denied state subsidies, records show.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tinubu can’t control the war but, in the minds of voters, surging fuel prices are inextricably linked to his signature policy — scrapping Nigeria’s fuel subsidy system.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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At a home in Turlock, agents seized an additional 300 pounds of methamphetamine packaged for distribution, nine guns and multiple magazines and rounds of ammunition.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Indian films already reach 240 countries day-and-date on the service, Gandhi noted, a reach unavailable through traditional theatrical distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The project was funded through a transportation grant and cost more than double the previous, even after being adjusted for inflation.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The remaining tax and fee receipts, federal grants and other revenues flow into the budget, where additional spending controls typically force hundreds of millions in additional savings each year.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Scarpetta contains the standard allotment of feints and false leads.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donations to the government are accepted into the Treasury Department – which holds the government's cash – and then disbursed based on congressional appropriations – rules set by Congress about how they can be distributed – just like other federal funds.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Schumer introduced a bill to solely fund TSA, suspending Senate rules and advancing it through the Rules Committee, which doesn’t handle appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Allocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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