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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Why don’t religious people make similar allowances for nonbelievers?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chewy offers a wide range of pet products including food, treats, supplies, toys, and healthcare items.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Humanitarian aid — including critical supplies, infrastructure repair and medical support — will flow freely into Gaza under the supervision of the United Nations, the Red Crescent and other neutral organizations.—
Morgan Phillips,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Krepon said the quantity the footwear company allocates to the e-tail giant depends entirely on the SKU and the depth of the buy.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications spells trouble for those like Coverdale in rural parts of the country who rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions like education and health care.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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These are powerful places exploring dark parts of American history, like segregation and slavery.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In its Thursday announcements, the IRS also increased figures for dozens of other provisions, including federal income tax brackets and long-term capital gains brackets, among others.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Others have argued that while some constitutional provisions — like a burdensome governance structure and staggered elections — need amending, the cause of Haiti’s instability is not the document but the failure of politicians to enforce it.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The stretchy material distributes pressure evenly, and the battery lasts an impressively long time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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For The People that distributes huge amounts of naloxone.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible, including portions of NC 12.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But soon after seeing Sinbad's weight gain, her mother cut down his portions.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The agency also assigns an advisory level for all countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rations. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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