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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The reduction in maximum allotments for November is no longer in effect.
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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
As fisheries recover, annual allotments get bigger.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
These allotments represent the benefit level for households with no countable income; most participants receive less because their benefits are reduced based on their earnings.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Arizona, the BLM manages 770 active grazing permits and leases on 841 allotments, including some public lands with special conservation considerations such as national conservation areas, wilderness areas and national monuments.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
New work requirements add another hurdle for federal food assistance recipients after the end of pandemic-era emergency SNAP allotments in 2023, Beau said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Maximum allotments have been increased in comparison to last year’s SNAP benefits, as noted below.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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
As fisheries recover, annual allotments get bigger.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
These allotments represent the benefit level for households with no countable income; most participants receive less because their benefits are reduced based on their earnings.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Arizona, the BLM manages 770 active grazing permits and leases on 841 allotments, including some public lands with special conservation considerations such as national conservation areas, wilderness areas and national monuments.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
New work requirements add another hurdle for federal food assistance recipients after the end of pandemic-era emergency SNAP allotments in 2023, Beau said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Maximum allotments have been increased in comparison to last year’s SNAP benefits, as noted below.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotments
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Dumping coverage Marketplace plans from the Affordable Care Act no longer feel very affordable to many people, because Congress did not extend a package of enhanced subsidies that expired at the end of 2025.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to the pandemic, ACA premium subsidies were only available to people with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level.—
Ken Calvert,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Keep portions to about 1 cup daily, as this is the amount researchers have studied.—
Health,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shoes aligned with the metallic shine of her lime green Versace dress, which featured safety pins connecting the top and skirt portions.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beyond geopolitics, the structural case for gold remains intact, the bank added, as investors reassess portfolio allocations following years of sanctions, geopolitical fragmentation and fiscal-monetary complexity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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By connecting publications, grants, patents and policy data, researchers can gain a more holistic view of research – saving time and increasing the likelihood of meaningful discovery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Last year, her government put together a massive $135 billion stimulus package for the country, which included measures to expand local government grants, as well as provide subsidies for electricity and gas bills.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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White shares daughter Dream Kardashian, 9, with Rob Kardashian, and son King Cairo Stevenson, 13, with Tyga.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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An expert shares must-know precautions.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the past, 529 plan assets had only a small impact on financial aid, but distributions were another story.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Used by banks and other financial institutions to report dividends and other distributions to taxpayers and the IRS.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running water and electricity were disrupted in parts of the capital, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Magnet enrollment was once tied strictly to racial quotas.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The People’s Bank of China last week announced a package of credit-easing measures, including a 25-basis-point cut in rates on various lending tools and increasing quotas for lending programs targeting key sectors such as agriculture, technology and private enterprises.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Allotments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotments. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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