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
Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2025
That crisis gave rise to private marketplaces, which emerged as a lifeline when the state-run ration system collapsed.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Water is scarce, rationed to just three hours a day in some districts, and packs of stray dogs roam the city.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In this region, Neanderthals hunted and processed a vast range of animal resources, including forest elephants — the largest land mammals of the Pleistocene — weighing up to 13 tons and providing the equivalent of over 2,000 adult daily rations in one kill.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2025
That crisis gave rise to private marketplaces, which emerged as a lifeline when the state-run ration system collapsed.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Noun
The warehouse is almost out of FPVs, so they’re being rationed.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Water is scarce, rationed to just three hours a day in some districts, and packs of stray dogs roam the city.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration
Verb
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The amount varies each day because every country is different, but each team is allotted the same amount.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each side has been allotted one hour and 45 minutes for their closing arguments.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The school aid budget lawmakers are set to vote on would deliver on that promise and increase the per-pupil allowance.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company’s model allocates a smaller share of billings to back-office operations than many traditional firms, allowing recruiters to retain a larger portion themselves.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If passed, the bill would force hundreds of dispensaries and smoke shops across the state to remove large portions of their inventory.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Randles plays Elle Hardy, a senior constable assigned to reinvestigating the case.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inside the immigration court's reception room, an interpreter had been told the case she was assigned to assist with had been placed on hold and likely would be rescheduled.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tournament is part of an effort to remove grass carp from the three lakes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The offseason chatter has been very positive, and Coward could be a part of Memphis’ rotation from the outset.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blackman distributed ballots and ballot boxes throughout the shelters and Cincinnati's libraries to collect nominations and votes.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their 105mm rise kept proportion taut, while the cutout ankle strap echoed the house’s ongoing exploration of tactile hardware — recently updated with T-Latch sandals and tortoiseshell-heel variations, as seen on Kylie Jenner walking into the show.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Vitor Pereira’s side have generated a good proportion of shots inside the box at 70 per cent, but no player has attempted more than wide attacker Rodrigo Gomes (seven, level with their striker Jorgen Strand Larsen), who has featured for just 166 minutes.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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