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
Australia became the latest country to introduce content quotas on the major streamers this week.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Those questions asked about turnover rate, one specific employee whom complaints had been made against, staff quotas and changes since the 2022 survey.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Critics believed the real aim was to circumvent the racial quotas that the president had promised.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Iranian oil discounts to China have hit a year‑high as sanctions on Iran and Russia tighten, squeezing independent refiners already constrained by import quotas, trade sources told Reuters on October 29.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
While in beta, Perplexity Patents will be free for all users, but Pro and Max subscribers will receive additional usage quotas and model configuration options.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
These policies attempt to limit international trade to create less competition for domestic industries through the use of tariffs or import quotas.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Some maquila workers told CNN they were given daily quotas of thousands of apparel items, and made to stand for up to 15 hours a day, while earning a minimum wage of less than $500 a month.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Those questions asked about turnover rate, one specific employee whom complaints had been made against, staff quotas and changes since the 2022 survey.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Critics believed the real aim was to circumvent the racial quotas that the president had promised.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Iranian oil discounts to China have hit a year‑high as sanctions on Iran and Russia tighten, squeezing independent refiners already constrained by import quotas, trade sources told Reuters on October 29.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
While in beta, Perplexity Patents will be free for all users, but Pro and Max subscribers will receive additional usage quotas and model configuration options.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
These policies attempt to limit international trade to create less competition for domestic industries through the use of tariffs or import quotas.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Some maquila workers told CNN they were given daily quotas of thousands of apparel items, and made to stand for up to 15 hours a day, while earning a minimum wage of less than $500 a month.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotas
Noun
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This includes much of Tennessee and Kentucky, southwestern West Virginia, far western portions of Virginia and North Carolina, northern Alabama, northeast Mississippi, northwest Georgia, as well as southern portions of Indiana and Ohio.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ultimate donation California, the most populous state, has one of the nation’s lowest organ donor registration percentages.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the nation's approximately 232 million people are split near evenly between Muslims and Christians, with smaller percentages following other practices, including indigenous beliefs.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The proportions matched the signature shapes from her former SJP Collection, which closed in late 2024 but still shows up in her rotation.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ten-year-olds are saving their allowances for $70 moisturizers and $90 serums, mimicking influencer routines meant for adults.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Specifically, the temporary pandemic-era allowances that have been repeatedly renewed to enable payments, could no longer be reauthorized.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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As fisheries recover, annual allotments get bigger.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Quotas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotas. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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