as in allocated
to give as a share or portion
each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate
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Recent Examples of allotted
Open daily for dinner (two hours allotted per party), with lunch service added on Sundays.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
More resources should be allotted for staff to respond to requests for corrections.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Kraft Sports + Entertainment COO Jim Nolan said the stadium will be able to add to the 5,000 parking spaces currently allotted for World Cup attendees, and also noted that independent lots along Route 1 will account for another 5,000 spots.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Landry is asking for an additional $82 million for next year’s corrections budget — 11% more than currently allotted.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 22 May 2026
Self said there’s a lot of uncertainty among schools in the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and ACC because budgets are ballooning past the revenue-share distribution those programs are allotted by their schools.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The judge has allotted one week for the trial.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
No numbers have been confirmed regarding the winnings allotted to those who finish in second and third place.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
More resources should be allotted for staff to respond to requests for corrections.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Kraft Sports + Entertainment COO Jim Nolan said the stadium will be able to add to the 5,000 parking spaces currently allotted for World Cup attendees, and also noted that independent lots along Route 1 will account for another 5,000 spots.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Landry is asking for an additional $82 million for next year’s corrections budget — 11% more than currently allotted.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 22 May 2026
Self said there’s a lot of uncertainty among schools in the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and ACC because budgets are ballooning past the revenue-share distribution those programs are allotted by their schools.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The judge has allotted one week for the trial.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
No numbers have been confirmed regarding the winnings allotted to those who finish in second and third place.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotted
Verb
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So far this year, the government has allocated some $350 million in fuel subsidies, representing a burden on the Caribbean nation’s economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The remaining 50%, or $18 million, is allocated to priority projects, including crime reduction, homelessness services, traffic maintenance and arts and culture.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Salazar said a pilot monitors the radio and can dispatch a drone before a call is even assigned to a patrol officer, with live video feeding directly to officers’ mobile computers and phones.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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While each has been assigned a name — Wilsis, Laura Asia, Carlota and Julia — their true personalities come out in the way Plensa has depicted them, with their eyes closed and in some apparent state of peaceful meditation.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The awards celebrate the independent music business, and some 38 awards were distributed throughout the evening, with hometown heroes Geese and French electronic musician Oklou taking home record of the year and pop record of the year, respectively, among multiple wins.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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“Allotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotted. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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