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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
Imagine a company town hall where frontline workers ask about capital allocation and middle managers offer ideas on long-term strategy.
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Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Race discrimination in allocation of scholarships and internships has been a significant problem.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
State funding levels, including Proposition 98 allocations, have also factored into the debate, with union leaders arguing revenue projections are stronger than the district has indicated.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
At any game, there are corporate packages which offer more than the allocation of a basic seat alone, and have the highest prices to match.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Sovereign funds from Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have also increased their allocations, albeit more cautiously — with the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund holding just 1% of its portfolio in private credit.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But because each year’s Proposition 98 funding guarantee is calculated through a complex formula that uses previous years’ funding allocations to serve as a baseline for future years, any change to the funding guarantee could impact school funding for years to come.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
But discussions between the chambers on allocations — top line budget numbers — that are needed to embark on formal negotiations on the final spending plan, have so far failed to result in an agreement.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
But discussions between the chambers on allocations – top-line budget numbers – that are needed to embark on formal negotiations on the final spending plan, have so far failed to result in an agreement.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Race discrimination in allocation of scholarships and internships has been a significant problem.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
State funding levels, including Proposition 98 allocations, have also factored into the debate, with union leaders arguing revenue projections are stronger than the district has indicated.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
At any game, there are corporate packages which offer more than the allocation of a basic seat alone, and have the highest prices to match.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Sovereign funds from Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have also increased their allocations, albeit more cautiously — with the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund holding just 1% of its portfolio in private credit.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But because each year’s Proposition 98 funding guarantee is calculated through a complex formula that uses previous years’ funding allocations to serve as a baseline for future years, any change to the funding guarantee could impact school funding for years to come.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
But discussions between the chambers on allocations — top line budget numbers — that are needed to embark on formal negotiations on the final spending plan, have so far failed to result in an agreement.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
But discussions between the chambers on allocations – top-line budget numbers – that are needed to embark on formal negotiations on the final spending plan, have so far failed to result in an agreement.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocation
Noun
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Republicans’ stance on pesticides has been a key point of contention in negotiations for the federal Farm Bill, which covers everything from food security programs to farm subsidies.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The economic subsidy continues to support Rodeo 39 and assist the company in recouping a portion of its significant development costs to help ensure Rodeo 39’s long-term viability.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Palace has canceled the New York City release for its Nike Air Max 95 collaboration after two people were arrested for assault Thursday during wristband distribution.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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He was employed by NFI Industries, a third-party distribution company for Kimberly-Clark products, fire officials said.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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There's currently no estimate of how much all the improvements will cost, but the city received a $5 million grant to proceed with the planning and design phases.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, with Jayson Tatum back in the fold and Nikola Vucevic recently reactivated, head coach Joe Mazzulla finally has a complete allotment of players to work with.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The national average for a per-pupil allotment of $10,000 on the state level here in Texas is just under $7,000.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers opted to advance the policy bill and the appropriations bill that allocates the $5 million in existing funding from other accounts to the governor’s desk, acknowledging that school districts have an obligation to educate all students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Within a day in February, for example, the Legislature passed out a $90 million appropriation to counter the federal government’s block on Medicaid dollars going to Planned Parenthood clinics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Allocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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