as in allotting
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 rationing
Seniors rationing medications to keep the lights on.
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Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Slovenia, for its part, recently became the first member of the European Union to implement fuel rationing to tackle supply disruptions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, India started rationing natural gas supplies for manufacturers, with fertilizer plants due to receive a maximum of 70% of their demand, according to the country’s ministry of petroleum and natural gas.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The strictest method short of rationing was probably the even-odd buying system adopted in California and other states around the spring of 1974.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Some stores were rationing eggs, and prices went through the roof.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
In Bangladesh, which imports nearly 95% of its energy needs, fuel prices have risen, leading to rationing, panic buying, and long lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Also, rationing will not end until 1954, but our favorite family doesn’t need to know that.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Slovenia, for its part, recently became the first member of the European Union to implement fuel rationing to tackle supply disruptions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, India started rationing natural gas supplies for manufacturers, with fertilizer plants due to receive a maximum of 70% of their demand, according to the country’s ministry of petroleum and natural gas.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The strictest method short of rationing was probably the even-odd buying system adopted in California and other states around the spring of 1974.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Some stores were rationing eggs, and prices went through the roof.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
In Bangladesh, which imports nearly 95% of its energy needs, fuel prices have risen, leading to rationing, panic buying, and long lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Also, rationing will not end until 1954, but our favorite family doesn’t need to know that.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationing
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This difference, known as the premium, reflects the real-world costs of minting, distributing and selling coins and bars.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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