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 Pink Pony Club, everyone will be apportioned one pair of bright-white plastic buck teeth and a tube of super glue.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
On the other side are Republican negotiators, who say the president has certain powers of flexibility in deciding where to apportion federal funds.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
While blame is apportioned out — in the courts or elsewhere — fashion is still working out what comes next.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
State health departments were notified Monday that the funds, apportioned during the COVID-19 pandemic, would be terminated immediately, according to The Times.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
On the other side are Republican negotiators, who say the president has certain powers of flexibility in deciding where to apportion federal funds.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
While blame is apportioned out — in the courts or elsewhere — fashion is still working out what comes next.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
State health departments were notified Monday that the funds, apportioned during the COVID-19 pandemic, would be terminated immediately, according to The Times.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportion
Verb
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Even more unconventional is the way these portals are arrayed and allotted.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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First Qatar, then Senegal, Togo, Spain, Colombia, Brazil, China, Lebanon and the U.K. spoke for three minutes each, the time allotted to member states.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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It will be distributed inside Gate A, the Royals said.—
Pete Grathoff
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The uncertain state of Tehran highlights the trickiness of distributing a TV show ripped from geopolitical headlines — particularly when that distributor has a much larger business around the world than just airing television shows.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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But over the weekend, Trump reiterated his desire to dispense with any further talks and unilaterally set a tariff rate on each country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Automatic cat feeders are primarily used to dispense dry cat food, and most can’t really pop out the wet kind.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The legislation has to pass by July 18, or the funding will remain as allocated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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The third would appropriate relief and recovery funding to assist Hill Country flood victims, including allocating local match funding for jurisdictions eligible for FEMA public assistance.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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Others will be looking to you for guidance this month, and your ability to provide stability will set the tone for what’s to come.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Radar provides real-time reads on inventory continuously, and the kind of data that otherwise would only attained online through e-commerce.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Know the Signs Cucumbers are typically divided into two main categories: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Debate at meeting During the board meeting Thursday night, the room was divided between supporters of Mayer, advocates for the students who came forward, and former students who were against Mayer’s employment from being reinstated.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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The national rollout will replicate the local model, with auditions and performances administered through public school districts and education foundations.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The audit also found DCEO failed to administer a program to prepare people prior to their release from from Illinois prisons for work in the clean energy arena.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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“Apportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportion. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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