RATION Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of ration

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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noun

as in allowance

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Recent Examples of ration

Verb

Families have begun rationing water and a shortage of groceries has sent prices soaring in the country’s third-largest city. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 When rents are not allowed to rise to market rates, apartments are rationed through waiting, connections, lotteries and luck. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

The ration kept sugar intake below 40 grams (g) a day for adults — roughly 10 teaspoons (tsp) — and below 15 g for young children. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026 Governments have been forced to close schools and offices, and ration fossil fuel supplies. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration

Verb

The daylong program would be divided into ten-minute segments, with one lighting cue and one sound cue allotted for each.

— Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
The Pirates, Meyer said, do not spend all the money they are allotted to sign draft picks.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of allot

Verb

The operation is aimed at allocating more federal law enforcement resources to Deep Ellum, working side by side with state and local partners to create a direct line to Dallas PD for Deep Ellum crimes, Raybould said.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Variable universal life allows the policyholder to allocate cash value among investment options and therefore involves greater market risk.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of allocate

Noun

Caltrans said that during the portion of the closure, those lanes will be free for everyone to use to get through the traffic.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Hard to believe, but the postseason is underway for a large portion of the country, with everyone else to follow suit next week.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of portion

Verb

One defendant appeared in the tan outfit assigned to inmates at Cook County Jail.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
One agent, PHASEONE[big], emerged as a coordinator, assigning hundreds of tasks to other agents, which in turn delegated work to others.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of assign

Noun

Chicago builds quantum hub The arrival of System Two is part of a broader effort to position Illinois as a center for quantum technology and microelectronics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Chazi Rutz, a professional skydiver from Arizona, told The Times that the two skydivers were part of a group training to set a California record for largest formation in the upright orientation performed by women.

— Iris Kwok Follow Nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of part

Verb

Between 1919 and 1948, Micheaux wrote, produced, directed, and distributed more than 40 films entirely outside the studio system, carrying his prints by train, pitching theater owners in person and putting his work in front of audiences himself.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
The products were distributed between October and December 2025.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of distribute

Noun

In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The longtime model and actress turned to the label’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, sporting a dimensional suit jacket with a playful cutout and variations on proportions.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026