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
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced earlier this month the city would reallocate funds to keep serving those in Jefferson County through the end of the year, but more work is needed.
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
As a result, the county went back to the drawing board to reallocate those dollars toward other affordable housing projects or organizations serving homeless individuals by the end of 2026 in order to keep from losing the funding.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
This approach is designed to allow WB to reallocate resources more efficiently, capitalize on local market partners and better position English-language content in a competitive theatrical marketplace.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
The decrease in grant funding will force colleges and universities to make decisions about how to reallocate resources and navigate under new funding restraints.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
As a result, the county went back to the drawing board to reallocate those dollars toward other affordable housing projects or organizations serving homeless individuals by the end of 2026 in order to keep from losing the funding.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
This approach is designed to allow WB to reallocate resources more efficiently, capitalize on local market partners and better position English-language content in a competitive theatrical marketplace.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
The decrease in grant funding will force colleges and universities to make decisions about how to reallocate resources and navigate under new funding restraints.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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Under the current approach, CalPERS allocates a certain amount of money to each bucket and managers of those assets try to maximize returns.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne was allocated to the Royal Family in December 2013, after which it was used to take Charles to various engagements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Scott David Mason, 61, was accused of distributing photos and videos 50 times using the messaging app Kik between March 28 and May 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Inspiring crowds of hundreds Per UIL, bands are allotted only eight hours of practice time outside the school day, so directors run each rehearsal with velocity and rigor to make the most of each moment.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of weeks allotted for each wave of creative development, the client directed us to present new names every few days.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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