1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in to distribute
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 to dedicate
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 allocate
Lawmakers said the act would allocate $200 billion for the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to be used for clean energy generation projects and to modernize the state's electric grid.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Instead, experts suggest allocating portions of the lawn as a dedicated pollinator habitat suitable for nesting.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced the country had agreed to the ceasefire and would allocate two weeks to finalize a peace deal.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also allocated wheel tax funds, which had not been used for several years, former City Controller Celita Green said at a Ways and Means committee meeting.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Instead, experts suggest allocating portions of the lawn as a dedicated pollinator habitat suitable for nesting.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced the country had agreed to the ceasefire and would allocate two weeks to finalize a peace deal.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also allocated wheel tax funds, which had not been used for several years, former City Controller Celita Green said at a Ways and Means committee meeting.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado called Thursday for allotting more than $360 million to developers and nonprofits building and preserving affordable housing projects.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Frankie Paul has filed a counter temporary restraining order against ex Dakota Mortensen — both of whom have accused each other of recent domestic violence — as a judge issued a temporary custody arrangement dictating how much time she’s allotted with their toddler son.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The group was equally distributed across the political left and right.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first wave of Social Security payments for April is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The American Revolution exhibit has exclusive Carolina content The Charlotte Museum of History also is dedicating a full gallery to telling the story of the Carolinas during the American Revolution.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, land use data from the mayor’s office shows that the Kigali master plan has dedicated nearly a quarter of land — 22% — to agriculture.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The unit reportedly has about 50 cops assigned, who volunteer for the role.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Department of Emergency Management, the state agency assigned to establish and run the facility, said the facility is run according to federal ICE standards.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upper levels are devoted exclusively to computer science, with administrative offices, individual faculty offices, and smaller research and study spaces for students.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the destruction cuts deep for the couple, who have devoted their lives to sharing the joy of music.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district spokesperson said Friday that as part of its contingency planning, LAUSD is preparing to provide take-home instructional materials and access to online learning, along with devices and internet connectivity where needed.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Animal Control would have to save about 600 more pets annually to meet that goal.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The material is already on-site, saving the museum shipping and insurance costs.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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