as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
the region has had to ration water during times of drought
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Recent Examples of ration
Kaori Enjoji, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2025
This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia reported that gas stations in several regions have begun to ration gasoline and diesel, allowing each customer to buy only a limited amount.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Shops ration supply Tencha prices at this spring auction in Kyoto jumped 170% from the year before to 8,235 yen per kilogram, the Global Japanese Tea Association said.
—Kaori Enjoji, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2025
This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
If the local water authority can't upgrade the current facilities, locals in Newton County may have to ration their water.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia reported that gas stations in several regions have begun to ration gasoline and diesel, allowing each customer to buy only a limited amount.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration
Verb
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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
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The Mercury moonwalk will consume our holiday plans, so steer clear of awkward conversations with the family and allot extra time for travel in case delays get in the way of a prompt arrival.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those payments initially continued under Charles, the reports said, but it is understood that the King had stopped providing the allowance.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Seitz, director of family finance and education at Greenlight, suggests taking advantage of card features that allow parents to automate allowance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The federal government, however, had allocated dollars for October SNAP benefits in September ahead of the funding lapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The state of Missouri will impose a 10% tax on sports betting, with the first $5 million allocated to a fund intended to help prevent compulsive gambling, according to ballot language.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead, Rees said the North American consumer is bifurcated, with highly affluent shoppers in great financial shape and a large portion of customers at the lower end who are super cautious about their spending and buying closer to need.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some instructors, particularly in the humanities, told Claybaugh they’ve been forced to shorten reading lists and assign lighter material in response to student complaints.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Farrell plays the police agent assigned with bringing Cruise’s character in.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As part of Monday's announcement, the company said Dan Rosensweig will return as CEO effective immediately, replacing Nathan Schultz, who will step down from the role and remain as an executive advisor to Rosensweig and Chegg's board.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The most helpful part of the experience was his support and guidance.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The affected chicken products were distributed nationwide to food service locations.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The food bank and its over 400 community partners around the state, who rely almost entirely on donations from Idaho companies and residents to distribute food, serve hundreds of thousands of the state’s residents each month.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This entire swap would have been a disaster of massive proportions had those two not remained chained together.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, coloring, finger and toe shape, body proportions, skin texture and other subtle physical features.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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