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as in subsidies
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 portions
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 allocations
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 allotments
The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
After residents are given food allotments, the Thao family is able to eat their mom’s good cooking instead of the thin soup served in the cafeteria.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The reduction in maximum allotments for November is no longer in effect.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
The concern followed a recent announcement that, due to limited federal funding and court orders, SNAP benefits would be cut to 50 percent of eligible households’ current allotments for November 2025.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
After residents are given food allotments, the Thao family is able to eat their mom’s good cooking instead of the thin soup served in the cafeteria.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The reduction in maximum allotments for November is no longer in effect.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
The concern followed a recent announcement that, due to limited federal funding and court orders, SNAP benefits would be cut to 50 percent of eligible households’ current allotments for November 2025.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotments
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The commission oversees spectrum auctions, broadband deployment subsidies, rural connectivity programs, and emergency communications infrastructure.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those who are elderly or disabled – a majority of people with federal rental subsidies – would be exempt.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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But across 11 western states, 45% of the region is in at least a moderate drought, and large portions of the Colorado River watershed are in severe drought.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The portions may feel modest for those with bigger appetites or especially active lifestyles.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Reclamation on Thursday announced initial water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The profit-sharing checks are among the annual compensation packages for some jobs in the auto industry, but the allocations depend on each company's finances.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Immediate relief is underway, including emergency grants, assistance for injured and bereaved families and expanded trauma and resilience services for children, seniors and other vulnerable populations.—
Audra Berg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the same day, McCrory resigned his seat on the board of the Community Investment Fund, a legislative panel with final approval over the annual dispersal of up to $175 million in competitive grants available to 55 eligible communities.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Read on as Entertainment Weekly takes a closer look at the controversy and shares how the women's and men's teams have responded.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Its shares shed more than 11% over the week, even though most analysts still rate the stock a buy.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The distributions cover more than 49 million vehicles insured by State Farm across the country, with the actual amount varying by state and premiums paid.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The other four are among a number of pro-Palestinian noncitizens targeted by federal immigration authorities last year, after protests against Israel’s military operation that devastated large parts of Gaza swept through the US.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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In some instances, Walmart showed one offer to the driver, but would instead split or change parts of the order after the driver accepted the offer, causing the driver to receive less than initially advertised.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The emergency bill also lays out new standards around warehouse operations and giving warehouse workers more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ending arrest quotas and large-scale enforcement surges.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Allotments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotments. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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