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
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.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Instead of the 20,000 spots that are usually available for New England Patriots games, the T said only 5,000 spaces will be allotted for fan parking on match days.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 13 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
Why is there just one slot allotted this week for these artists who are women and making different kinds of music?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Balloting is a system where tickets for home matches are allotted at random to members who have applied for tickets, rather than an online queuing system.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Turner saw a huge opening in the television marketplace, a chance to supersede the ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast networks that only allotted half an hour for news at night.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Co-moderator Elex Michaelson noted that some of the candidates have come out with plans calling for unlimited tax credits to film and TV productions, rather than the $750 million currently allotted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2026
They are allotted 90 days to work with each patient, usually during home visits.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Instead of the 20,000 spots that are usually available for New England Patriots games, the T said only 5,000 spaces will be allotted for fan parking on match days.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 13 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
Why is there just one slot allotted this week for these artists who are women and making different kinds of music?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Balloting is a system where tickets for home matches are allotted at random to members who have applied for tickets, rather than an online queuing system.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Turner saw a huge opening in the television marketplace, a chance to supersede the ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast networks that only allotted half an hour for news at night.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Co-moderator Elex Michaelson noted that some of the candidates have come out with plans calling for unlimited tax credits to film and TV productions, rather than the $750 million currently allotted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2026
They are allotted 90 days to work with each patient, usually during home visits.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotted
Verb
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The investigation later found the sideline and some other 100-level tickets appeared to be allocated for specialty hospitality packages, priced at up to $6,050 per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But Shaw remained, feet planted a yard and a half in front of Ouahabi, the West Ham defender assigned the duty of marking Shaw ostensibly having found something better to do than bare witness to this stand-off.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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According to the New York Times, she was assigned to an RC-135 reconnaissance airplane crew.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In 2025, the school distributed 874 backpacks in Bravo’s memory, each decorated with a pair of angel wings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Allotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotted. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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