as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the apportionment of the estate will happen this Friday
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Recent Examples of apportionment
But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
The Senate plan would put $25 million of the pension apportionment funds into the state budget for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which helps families pay for private schooling.
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Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
Hanaway alleges that because of census procedure in the 2020 apportionment, Missouri was robbed of a congressional seat and electoral vote.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
And that became a critical point of failure for law enforcement chiefs looking to make the early apportionment of blame.
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Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
The Senate plan would put $25 million of the pension apportionment funds into the state budget for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which helps families pay for private schooling.
—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
Hanaway alleges that because of census procedure in the 2020 apportionment, Missouri was robbed of a congressional seat and electoral vote.
—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
And that became a critical point of failure for law enforcement chiefs looking to make the early apportionment of blame.
—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportionment
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Her curriculum is built around the details that working producers confront every day, from insurance requirements and safety planning to investor conversations and distribution readiness.
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Rivian opened a 480,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Metro Air Park in 2025, and has service centers in West Sacramento and Rocklin.
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Reevaluate resource allocation as Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon.
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The company has significant operating challenges, too much debt, and years of poor capital allocation.
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“Apportionment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportionment. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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