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
But most of the spectators in the crowd are locals, who reallocate their spending from other area merchants, rather than generating new commercial activity.
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J.c. Bradbury, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
At O’Hare, that could mean requiring the combined United-American to reallocate some of its gates to another airline, Speta said.
—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
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J.c. Bradbury, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
At O’Hare, that could mean requiring the combined United-American to reallocate some of its gates to another airline, Speta said.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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These features help give you an idea of your most up-to-date financial status without spending much time manually logging information or allocating every dollar.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Jackson’s office argues regulators should take a closer look at how those costs are allocated and whether Duke’s projections for future demand are realistic.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The cheese was likely repackaged, relabeled, and distributed further than locations currently tracked by the FDA.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Using wartime authorities under the 1950 Defense Production Act, the administration will allot $425 million to 13 existing coal plants and $75 million for an export terminal in California.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Open daily for dinner (two hours allotted per party), with lunch service added on Sundays.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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