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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
In other words, there could be more nuance within the 40% allocation than there has been historically, according to Rick Pederson, chief strategy officer at Bow River Capital.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sacramento County has used its $48 million HHAP allocation also in part to open large shelters, including those along Stockton Boulevard and Florin Road.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Arizona would absorb the largest shortages in some of the plans, while others outline cutbacks based on existing allocations.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
So, before investing, be sure to consider your overall financial goals, current portfolio allocation and risk tolerance.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Police Department will soon announce a new policy on resource allocation designed to do that.
—John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Do the Patriots try to apply pressure in the run game and force Minter to change his resource allocation?
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Even if most barrels are years away, the expectation of future abundance can shape today’s capital allocation and politics.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sacramento County has used its $48 million HHAP allocation also in part to open large shelters, including those along Stockton Boulevard and Florin Road.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Arizona would absorb the largest shortages in some of the plans, while others outline cutbacks based on existing allocations.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
So, before investing, be sure to consider your overall financial goals, current portfolio allocation and risk tolerance.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Police Department will soon announce a new policy on resource allocation designed to do that.
—John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Do the Patriots try to apply pressure in the run game and force Minter to change his resource allocation?
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Even if most barrels are years away, the expectation of future abundance can shape today’s capital allocation and politics.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocation
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No amount of subsidies or tax credits can outrun a supply shortage.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Oh, by the way, construction of higher-end housing will be the industry’s focus because building more affordable residences requires government subsidies.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Jason Miyares, the former Republican attorney general, House Bill 863 includes proposals to effectively eliminate minimum sentencing for manslaughter, rape, possession and distribution of child pornography, assaulting a law enforcement officer and other repeat violent felonies.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The activity got to be so heightened that the distribution was moved out of Smitten Kitten and to several undisclosed locations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Tyler Street Foundation claims Phillips applied for two grants to help pay for an additional delivery van and the purchase of the Hunger Busters building at 3116 Sylvan Avenue.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The ruling also marks the latest win for the administration in its legal battles over canceling various environmental, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other grants issued by the Biden administration.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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While Senate Democrats were initially frustrated by the DHS bill, many still seemed inclined to vote for the entire appropriations package rather than risk a partial shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Allocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocation. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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