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
Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
After Skydio sold drones to Taiwan, Beijing retaliated last year by cutting off the company’s access to Chinese batteries, prompting the company to ration them to only one per drone.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 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
The months before Chile’s coup in 1973 were marked by rationing, strikes and street protests.
—Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
After Skydio sold drones to Taiwan, Beijing retaliated last year by cutting off the company’s access to Chinese batteries, prompting the company to ration them to only one per drone.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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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
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Each of us was allotted a small piece of bread for breakfast and a modest portion of rice or pasta for lunch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Last month, the Cabinet approved a package of new subsidies aimed at boosting births, including a one-time cash allowance of NT$30,000 (about US$3,320) per newborn.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alison also shares how, because Everly is only 4, the family doesn’t do a formal allowance just yet.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most reserve commands only see their soldiers for two or three days per month, and a significant portion of part-time troops live far away from their units and commute hundreds of miles for their days in uniform.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 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
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The main villa, completed in 2022 by Bernhard Rustige of Ibizaliving, reflects the studio’s signature approach to proportion and calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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