lotted

past tense of lot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotted
Verb
  • Inspiring crowds of hundreds Per UIL, bands are allotted only eight hours of practice time outside the school day, so directors run each rehearsal with velocity and rigor to make the most of each moment.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of weeks allotted for each wave of creative development, the client directed us to present new names every few days.
    Anthony Shore, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jaramillo, who was assigned to the Kendall District Station, was working the crash when Steven David Rustrian, a 21-year-old involved in the collision, began arguing with him.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Grants will be allocated based on SNAP populations in each region.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocated $65 million to support food pantries and nutrition programs statewide.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • So Thorington and Beyer were outliers, who distributed independently.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The administration cited legal advice and operational constraints in determining that only 50 percent of the usual monthly benefits could be distributed to eligible households.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Lotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotted. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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