as in shares
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
you need to meet your sales quota, or you'll be put on probation
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Recent Examples of quotas
But, pushed to meet extraordinary daily arrest quotas, the administration’s efforts expanded to target migrants who, in many cases, had lived in the country for years without committing crimes.
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Other historic laws set strict limits on immigration, including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, which set national quotas.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Arbitrary quotas on fouls, even.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Magnet enrollment was once tied strictly to racial quotas.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noem’s focus on deportation quotas appears poised to further impact operations in the coming months.
—NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
When political leaders announce and track massive arrest and deportation targets, then department managers hold front-line supervisors accountable for quotas, triggering a mindless pursuit of bigger and better numbers to report.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The media is spinning shocking lies on deportation quotas.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Operation Change in Sweden collects nets that have gone unused by fishermen because of EU fishing quotas, sending some 400 tons of them to Ukraine to date.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Other historic laws set strict limits on immigration, including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, which set national quotas.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Arbitrary quotas on fouls, even.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Magnet enrollment was once tied strictly to racial quotas.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noem’s focus on deportation quotas appears poised to further impact operations in the coming months.
—NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
When political leaders announce and track massive arrest and deportation targets, then department managers hold front-line supervisors accountable for quotas, triggering a mindless pursuit of bigger and better numbers to report.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The media is spinning shocking lies on deportation quotas.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Operation Change in Sweden collects nets that have gone unused by fishermen because of EU fishing quotas, sending some 400 tons of them to Ukraine to date.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotas
Noun
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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One new state law enacted in 2024 set requirements for oil and gas companies to plug certain percentages of their idle wells each year — between 5% and 15% each year at first, but larger shares after 2027.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The kitchens emphasize fresh ingredients and generous portions, with options including vegetarian plates and seafood specialties such as mariscos landia and camarones al mojo de ajo.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dishes were simple in preparation, too, and usually served in modest portions.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While parts of the state were hammered by Monday’s blizzard, snowfall totals in Boston were below the two feet that fell in late January’s massive storm.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of the more unique parts of The Galgorm is the lodges and cabins on the grounds, well-suited for families or groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One new state law enacted in 2024 set requirements for oil and gas companies to plug certain percentages of their idle wells each year — between 5% and 15% each year at first, but larger shares after 2027.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some of the largest were at North Central High School, Warren Central High School and Lawrence Central High School — schools with high percentages of minority and immigrant students.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Be prepared for a meal of epic proportions, as the set menu is obligatory; the starter, a défilé des saladiers (salads course), arrives at your table with dishes like green lentils, herrings and new potatoes, a crispy green salad, and pumpkin soup.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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My wallet, phone, keys, various cosmetic products and toiletries, several packs of gum and mints, and more all fit inside thanks to the roomy proportions and double interior pockets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Others make no such allowances.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The agency uses something called the collection financial standards, which is a set of national and local expense allowances for things like housing, food, transportation and healthcare.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Quotas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotas. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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