as in to allocate
to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
After the class trip was canceled, the money was reallocated to cover the cost of the dance. We need to reallocate our resources.
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Recent Examples of reallocate
At O’Hare, that could mean requiring the combined United-American to reallocate some of its gates to another airline, Speta said.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
In light of these fiscal constraints, the Archdiocese exercised its independent authority to reallocate its remaining funds.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The goal is to force the Russian military to reallocate troops to different areas to respond to attacks, just as the Russians have tried to pull Ukrainian defenses in different directions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
OpenAI shutting down Sora in order to reallocate compute resources is just one example.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
In light of these fiscal constraints, the Archdiocese exercised its independent authority to reallocate its remaining funds.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The goal is to force the Russian military to reallocate troops to different areas to respond to attacks, just as the Russians have tried to pull Ukrainian defenses in different directions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
OpenAI shutting down Sora in order to reallocate compute resources is just one example.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reallocate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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Now, Senate Republicans are pushing an immigration-enforcement funding bill through Congress that would allocate $1 billion of taxpayer dollars to fund his ballroom renovation.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Over time, the city could introduce structured ways for residents to express priorities for how resources are allocated.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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Why is there just one slot allotted this week for these artists who are women and making different kinds of music?—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Turner saw a huge opening in the television marketplace, a chance to supersede the ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast networks that only allotted half an hour for news at night.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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