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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotment
The money is the remainder of the $250 million allotment that was earmarked for infrastructure needs.
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Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 28 June 2025
In the round announced on Monday, feature films accounted for slightly more than half of the total allotment, with $48.4 million of $96 million.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Governors traditionally meet these savings targets by spreading the pain among dozens of state agencies, holding back a share of their allotments.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In Charlotte’s first-ever game at Bank of America Stadium, the 49ers have nearly sold out their allotment of tickets, with just a few hundred remaining, according to Athletic Director Mike Hill.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
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Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 28 June 2025
In the round announced on Monday, feature films accounted for slightly more than half of the total allotment, with $48.4 million of $96 million.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Governors traditionally meet these savings targets by spreading the pain among dozens of state agencies, holding back a share of their allotments.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In Charlotte’s first-ever game at Bank of America Stadium, the 49ers have nearly sold out their allotment of tickets, with just a few hundred remaining, according to Athletic Director Mike Hill.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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Accountability must be built into every public dollar spent, from reimbursement to subsidies to drug pricing.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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An upgrade to an eatery storefront or a subsidy to operating costs is not going to change that.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This represents just a portion of the activities in the city, with countless businesses, tour operators and locals sponsoring their own activities ranging from concerts and tours to parties, food tastings and more.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The blank portions are designed to ensure officers read through the drafts to correct potential errors or add missing information.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The school could reapply for the grant, but a new grant would not cover any items the school already purchased for the upcoming 2025-26 year.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Every nonprofit knows the pain of spending weeks on a major grant application only to walk away empty-handed.—
Scott Brighton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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As for the third quarter, FactSet analysts raised their earnings per share (EPS) estimates, despite the persistent macro headwinds.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Adding directors with executive leadership, capital allocation, and distribution expertise to replace board members that have overseen years of value destruction, likely targeting chairman Jonathan Peacock specifically, should signal to the market the start of a new chapter.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, its aid distribution system has been under consistent attack from Hamas and from some unlikely quarters — the world's leading aid groups.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Baykeeper has been trying to get the Corps to stop the practice for years, and is now asking Congress to intervene by banning it in the upcoming appropriations bill, or through the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) next year.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Senate on Friday broke a multiday impasse by passing the first three fiscal 2026 spending bills, the first time the upper chamber has passed appropriations bills before the August recess since 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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As part of its Q2 earnings release, Vivid Seats also announced a cost-reduction plan that is targeting $25 million in savings in annual operating expenses.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This technique is ideal for projects with many moving parts or decisions that require clear reasoning.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Emails in those folders still count toward your Yahoo Mail quota until they're permanently removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, former Senator Phil Gramm, R-Texas, explained the 1981 car quotas as a political necessity.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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