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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
All of it costs farmers more in a year hit hard by weather, and with the potential for some farmers, like those in the South Platte River Basin, to get reductions in their irrigation water allotments.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.
—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
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.
—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
Both the University of Miami and Indiana University received allotments of 20,000 tickets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotments
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Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Given the bloc’s strained finances, any subsidies would likely be targeted and temporary.—
Marilen Martin,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Live shrub portions may be down closer to the ground.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Provide some flexibility beyond 2030 by removing allowance allocations but retain emissions caps through 2045 to send long-term market signals.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In terms of fiscal decisions, a school district administrator often presents what budget allocations should be for schools, and a school board votes to approve or disapprove that.—
Carrie Sampson,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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The governor's warning comes as Dallas continues to depend on state and federal grants to support police staffing, equipment and public safety programs.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Locklear, best known for her roles on Dynasty and Melrose Place, shares daughter Ava Sambora, 28, with ex-husband Richie Sambora.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The expert shares that this design makes the sponge too harsh for delicate or coated appliance surfaces, as the abrasive materials scrape the finish and cause visible damage.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Big Ten Conference amassed nearly $70 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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As climate change, expanding wildlife populations and changes in land use continue to influence tick distributions, understanding how communities experience and respond to ticks is increasingly important.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Communities in the Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe storms tracked through parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even as the immigration crisis in Europe exploded during World War II, visas to the US faced severe quotas by countries from around the globe.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Several Asian countries, including India’s neighbors like Nepal and Bangladesh, have similar quotas for women in national legislatures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Allotments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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