1
as in allotted
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 distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportioned
Interest is not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent the deduction for the interest payment is allocated and apportioned under section 882(c) and reg.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
If the seats were apportioned by vote, instead of by gerrymandered districts, the California delegation would be 32 Democrats and 20 Republicans.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Removing undocumented immigrants from the census’s population count would likely impact the number of House seats apportioned to multiple states—including both Texas and California.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
If the seats were apportioned by vote, instead of by gerrymandered districts, the California delegation would be 32 Democrats and 20 Republicans.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Removing undocumented immigrants from the census’s population count would likely impact the number of House seats apportioned to multiple states—including both Texas and California.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportioned
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But with age, the number of chances you’re allotted go down.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jessi wasn’t allowed to close the door of the bathroom and was allotted seven minutes to shower.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The six-part series, produced by Les Films du Cygne and Storia Television for France Télévisions and Germany’s ZDF and distributed internationally by Mediawan Rights, is making its market debut at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dividends are not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent they are distributed out of E&P attributable to subpart F income or income that is (or is treated as) ECI.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 660-store restaurant chain has allocated between $600 million and $700 million to the rebranding effort over the next three years.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lanning’s retort might be a sore spot for Gundy, whose contract was restructured in December after a dismal 3-9 season in 2024, with the $1 million savings reportedly being allocated toward the players.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The public pressure succeeded, and the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — who would later become Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 — assigned an exorcist to the Smurl case.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recruits with the lowest scores on the military's aptitude test are assigned to what is known as Category 4.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The resort is divided into domestic and international zones.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choose the Right Varieties Garlic is divided into two main categories, and there are numerous cultivars of each type to choose from.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, the water provided by the program may be the only resource to stave off fatal dehydration across an entire region.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fee will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has not detailed how travelers will request refunds, how long the process will take, or how disputes will be resolved.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Apportioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportioned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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