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
The decrease in grant funding will force colleges and universities to make decisions about how to reallocate resources and navigate under new funding restraints.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Investors are following the money – yes, customer spending – as companies increasingly reallocate their tech capital to AI.
—Barry Libert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Investors are looking to take profits and reallocate to less-risky sectors of the market after several major tech stocks reached sky-high valuations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Titus, Roman emperor from AD 79 to 81, sent two consuls to the Campanian region where Pompeii is located after the eruption to provide aid, assess the city and reallocate the property of those who had died in the eruption with no surviving heirs, Zuchtriegel said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Investors are following the money – yes, customer spending – as companies increasingly reallocate their tech capital to AI.
—Barry Libert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Investors are looking to take profits and reallocate to less-risky sectors of the market after several major tech stocks reached sky-high valuations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Titus, Roman emperor from AD 79 to 81, sent two consuls to the Campanian region where Pompeii is located after the eruption to provide aid, assess the city and reallocate the property of those who had died in the eruption with no surviving heirs, Zuchtriegel said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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My goal is to make sure Town Council allocates funds properly to make sure the needs of the Pineville community are met.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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L3Harris revealed that the communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked battlespace with fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Emirates confirmed to Reuters that its plane was leased from and operated by ACT Airlines, a Turkish carrier that provides extra cargo capacity to major airlines.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The arm uses high-precision torque sensors distributed across its length to detect external forces in real time, adjusting its motion through impedance control for smoother, more natural operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are many benefits that come with creating a trust fund, such as protecting assets, bypassing probate court, or having a clear direction for how assets are distributed and to whom.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Mercury moonwalk will consume our holiday plans, so steer clear of awkward conversations with the family and allot extra time for travel in case delays get in the way of a prompt arrival.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each of us was allotted a small piece of bread for breakfast and a modest portion of rice or pasta for lunch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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