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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
Songs of Love then allocates a singer-songwriter from its roster with the appropriate musical skill set to create a custom song for the child based on the intake form.
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
The Big Ugly Bill allocates $45 billion for more masked thugs and concentration camps, even though fewer than 30% of the incarcerated have any criminal record, and those mostly traffic citations.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Prior to this month's rescissions bill, the federal government allocated about $545 million annually, amounting to about 0.0073% of federal spending.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Aug. 2025
Another $550,000 will be allocated for stipends, such as $25,000 for the principal, $15,000 for core teachers and $8,000 for non-core area teachers.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
The Big Ugly Bill allocates $45 billion for more masked thugs and concentration camps, even though fewer than 30% of the incarcerated have any criminal record, and those mostly traffic citations.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Prior to this month's rescissions bill, the federal government allocated about $545 million annually, amounting to about 0.0073% of federal spending.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Aug. 2025
Another $550,000 will be allocated for stipends, such as $25,000 for the principal, $15,000 for core teachers and $8,000 for non-core area teachers.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Most schools are allotting about 75 percent of that to football.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Connor dealt with injuries throughout the majority of his college career, but a redshirt year and COVID-19 campaign allotted him six seasons.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Much of the aid used to go in through a system coordinated by the United Nations, which distributed it at hundreds of sites across the Gaza Strip.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The alert covers products distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Freemasons dedicated it in 1901 in honor of his leadership.—
Jennifer Vanasco,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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Women’s lacrosse dedicates every home game to highlighting specific organizations.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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About 145 fire personnel were assigned to the Bronco Fire, according to the team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Preeti and her baby were assigned one of the program’s ten beds in the next room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Likewise, in Midwestern Enterprises, Inc. v. Stenehjem, the North Dakota Supreme Court addressed a telephone card vending machine that dispensed a two-minute telephone card, plus a chance to win up to $500 in cash for every dollar paid.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The feeders will dispense between four and six pounds of food for the carp four times a day, and commercial fishers contracted by the Minnesota DNR will fish the surrounding area Aug. 4-8, Sept. 2-5 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Independent directors now devote 300-plus hours a year reviewing packs, joining site visits and scenario rehearsals.—
Marie Holive,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Moyer was a loving mother and devoted Christian, as well as an avid reader and writer, according to her obituary.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Omega-3 content per serving: Chia seeds are highly nutritious, providing a shelf-stable source of ALA, plus fiber, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The ending scene of a lifelike Trump is also presented as a faux public service announcement, referencing Trump’s claim that the Paramount settlement will provide him $20 million worth of advertising and PSAs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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It’s become a reviewer-favorite for its wrinkle-free fabric, which will save time getting dressed in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The fact that this movie is streaming on Amazon and Amazon is presented as the only thing that could ever save humanity from an existential threat is hilarious.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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