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
Will Ripley, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
That’s when said enzymes allowed a turning point in the sweetener industry burdened by the rising costs of sugar; sugar shortages and rations during World War II and the Cuban Revolution; and technological advances in sweetener production in Japan.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Many Palestinians in the enclave must walk long distances to fetch water and ration each drop, limiting their ability to wash and keep cool.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Respondents spoke of trying to survive quarantine periods with no rations, no access to medicine, and no way to seek help.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
That’s when said enzymes allowed a turning point in the sweetener industry burdened by the rising costs of sugar; sugar shortages and rations during World War II and the Cuban Revolution; and technological advances in sweetener production in Japan.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Noun
Our leaders should be working to increase access to health care, not rationing it out to only those who can afford it.
—Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Many Palestinians in the enclave must walk long distances to fetch water and ration each drop, limiting their ability to wash and keep cool.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration
Verb
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Also, consider the standard size of laptop sleeves and the space allotted by an average laptop carrier when choosing screen size.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Opening My First Bank Account With Allowance Money My first memory of money was receiving an allowance for chores, opening a bank account and regularly visiting the branch to deposit and withdraw.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The increase would complete the reversal of a 2.2 million-barrel cutback made by eight members in 2023, and includes an extra allowance being phased in by the United Arab Emirates.—
Nayla Razzouk,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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New references are often tightly allocated, meaning some customers have to wait months or longer for delivery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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For the Western Slope’s water managers, low streamflows mean weekly calls and intense coordination to ensure the water that is available is allocated efficiently and with maximum benefit.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The River Park hopes to break ground by the end of the year on the Osuna segment at the east end of the Surf Park—the new one-mile trail portion will include a 150-foot-long steel truss bridge across the San Dieguito River.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The blank portions are designed to ensure officers read through the drafts to correct potential errors or add missing information.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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About 145 fire personnel were assigned to the Bronco Fire, according to the team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Preeti and her baby were assigned one of the program’s ten beds in the next room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many viewers will receive the service for free as part of their subscription to cable, satellite and most streaming services.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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This technique is ideal for projects with many moving parts or decisions that require clear reasoning.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Half of it will be distributed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, while the other half will flow to states to then send to hospitals.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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But several experts told Newsweek that excluding people living in the country without legal status from the head count used to allocate congressional seats among the states and determine how federal funding is distributed would run afoul of the U.S. Constitution.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Especially during the day, in contrast with the enforced and ominous night quiet, things started to feel more and more out of proportion in general, from our tiny racks to the size of the ship itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Applied Materials is likely to continue seeing a higher proportion of advanced equipment, fueled by applications like generative AI and the transition to more sophisticated process technologies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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