as in allots
to give as a share or portion
the region has had to ration water during times of drought
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1
as in allowances
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2
as in supplies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rations
Noun
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The detailed report breaks down data and income by whether the respondents work full or part time, or receive parental allowances.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025 -
There is no set amount (aka dietary allowances) recommended for potassium, says Sharp.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Comparatively, 15% of the state’s budget in 2021 went to Medicaid, 18% of the state’s budget in 2023 went to Medicaid, and the current budget allocates 22% of state funding, Mishler said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the budget is the sum that the studio allocates to it on its internal forecasts.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.—
Marty McBroom,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks has also made big strategic changes to improve efficiency, including cutting down on its extensive food and drink menu and doing away with some options for drink customizations.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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These include groceries, commissaries, department stores, gas stations and convenience stores, the same services that many full service grocers provide for civilians.—
Errol Schweizer,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Her Lynwood site is the only one in the south suburbs with food truck parking and a commissary.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Positioned for potential glory by influential film festivals including Sundance and Cannes, early contenders for the 2026 Oscars include both high-brow international fare and heavyweight competitors hailing from major movies directed by Hollywood royalty.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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What that book actually is can depend largely on personal taste: Romance novels and gripping thrillers have long been considered classic summer fare.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Dealerships are typically going all out to move the metal, both to meet year-end quotas and to winnow down excess inventory, especially of what are now last year’s models.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a research note out earlier this month, ING analysts said the agreement is expected to facilitate trade growth between the two regions, citing a mix of larger import quotas and lower or removed tariffs on products like beef, poultry, sugar beet and soybeans.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Rations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rations. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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