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
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The United States does not try to ration medical care.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In Thailand, policymakers have moved to ration gasoline.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The ceremony came on the heels of World War II, forcing some restrictions (the wedding gown, for instance, was purchased with rationing coupons).
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The United States does not try to ration medical care.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Uncollected garbage rotted in heaps, and people cued outside of bakeries for their daily government ration of bread.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In Thailand, policymakers have moved to ration gasoline.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration
Verb
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They are allotted 90 days to work with each patient, usually during home visits.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clarkson filed another lawsuit against her ex and the management company, claiming she should get paid more than the amount allotted.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In October, plans for the Snug Harbor Surf Park, along with a 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, were given approvals by city officials who granted a general plan amendment to expand the allowance for the development from 20,000 square feet to nearly 60,000 square feet.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Then there are optional claiming races, which mix allowance conditions with the option to run a horse for a claiming price.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The State Grid Corporation of China has allocated approximately $1 billion for the initiative, signalling a major push to integrate robotics into critical national systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill didn’t make any specific recommendations for how to allocate any extra money.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hillsborough commissioner Joshua Wostal has proposed using a tourist development tax to pay the county’s portion of construction, but that would require the Rays to pay all the upfront costs for construction and get reimbursed with public funds over the next 35 years.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Marcoulier has served in the Army since July 2023 and is an infantry soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, according to the military.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seats will be assigned together, with locations revealed on the day of show at venue box office pickup.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Injuries are part of the story.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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That’s part of the responsibility of leadership.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The same survey was distributed April 8 to attendees of a community meeting at Markham courthouse, which drew more than 100 attendees in person and online, according to the county.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The roughly 3,280-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and a half baths, with proportions that feel true to its loft roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 is tracking to be a hit of record-breaking proportions and reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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