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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 county had previously committed more than $760,000 to the project so the new allotment increased its total contribution to about $6 million.
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Will differences in distribution allotments between schools be reflected on the field and court?
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The education policy nonprofit acknowledged progress with basic allotment increase, special education formula updates and bilingual student funding.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Will differences in distribution allotments between schools be reflected on the field and court?
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The education policy nonprofit acknowledged progress with basic allotment increase, special education formula updates and bilingual student funding.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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Corinth also said when there's such a severe housing shortage like now, federal subsidies can goose the market and push up prices for everyone.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The platform uses technology to help low-income individuals enroll in government programs like Medicaid, SNAP and utility subsidies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The biggest portion of those cuts would be a reduction in K-12 funding by more than $4.5 billion.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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These include a change to the portion of state Medicaid costs borne by the federal government, which is currently at 90% for states that elected to expand their eligible Medicaid population.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In addition to threatening Harvard’s tax-exempt status and halting federal grants, the Trump administration wants to block Harvard from being able to enroll international students.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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All three programs have provided grant funding or staffing to a broad range of colleges and universities.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Its net loss per share was $1.56, more than triple the $0.42 that analysts expected, according to Yahoo Finance.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Earnings per share came in at 54 cents, missing analyst expectations.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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The league saw nearly 9% revenue distribution growth last year, and the salary cap is projected to continue growing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Trump is also expecting Congress to pass a massive supplemental that gives the U.S. military an additional $119 billion cash infusion, above and beyond what the regular appropriations process would provide.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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This is a recognizable act of appropriation and, in that sense, an artistic strategy.—
David Wallace-Wells,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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In March, Howell issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from implementing key parts of the executive order.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans on May 2 to slash its budget by $300 million in fiscal year 2026, reduce staffing to 1980s levels and dissolve its research and development office as part of a sweeping overhaul of the agency.—
Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The plurality Liberal Democratic Party, which has long led Japan, has firmly opposed a proposal within its government to raise a special quota for American rice imports.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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With dynamic pricing, quotas, and alternative destinations gaining traction, the tourism industry is evolving, but the key to a fulfilling vacation in 2025 lies in thoughtful planning.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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