1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company
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2
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportion
At the start of the new administration, the White House began to apportion money to the CDC on a month-by-month basis, citing the need for external reviews.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Investigators will eventually apportion causes across pilot actions, maintenance, design, or other contributors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
In effect, the new rules allowed the central government on Antigua, rather than the Barbuda Council, to apportion land—leasing it, in the case of Nobu, for 99 years.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Knowing how much to apportion is part of the artistry that goes into the shop's crafting of its own treats.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Investigators will eventually apportion causes across pilot actions, maintenance, design, or other contributors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
In effect, the new rules allowed the central government on Antigua, rather than the Barbuda Council, to apportion land—leasing it, in the case of Nobu, for 99 years.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Knowing how much to apportion is part of the artistry that goes into the shop's crafting of its own treats.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportion
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The amount varies each day because every country is different, but each team is allotted the same amount.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each side has been allotted one hour and 45 minutes for their closing arguments.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Randles plays Elle Hardy, a senior constable assigned to reinvestigating the case.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inside the immigration court's reception room, an interpreter had been told the case she was assigned to assist with had been placed on hold and likely would be rescheduled.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Toward a quantum internet Like a vending machine, a quantum light source must dispense one, and only one, photon at a time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan’s tender architecture is divided into two parts for 2026 and 2027.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lose just one vaccine, and providers may have to administer dozens more to break even.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Apportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportion. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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