1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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2
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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Recent Examples of allocate
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the decision was part of an effort to overhaul how federal education dollars are allocated.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
New owners need to decide how to allocate their limited time.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Carlsbad was allocated a federal grant of $5 million in 2022 for construction of the Barrio improvements.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Brown is still figuring out a process for allocating grants, which will go to existing programs and organizations.
—Liam Knox, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
New owners need to decide how to allocate their limited time.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Carlsbad was allocated a federal grant of $5 million in 2022 for construction of the Barrio improvements.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Brown is still figuring out a process for allocating grants, which will go to existing programs and organizations.
—Liam Knox, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Most federal comment periods last 60 to 90 days versus the 21 days allotted to comment on rescinding the Roadless Rule.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials often drew rough or incorrect maps and even lost track of which parcels had been allotted and to whom, especially as original allottees passed away.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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A number of rare and valuable Pokémon are unfortunately shiny locked, and typically the only way to obtain shiny versions of these Pokémon is to wait for a future game, or hope that developer Game Freak distributes them as a gift.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their recommendations often determine if insurance companies cover the vaccine free of charge for a patient and if pharmacies readily distribute them.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sliding left and right replaces dedicated back and forward controls, but sliding isn't as reliable as just tapping a button.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hagerty was beloved in Grand Forks due to her long career and community involvement, and in 2002 a lift station was dedicated and named in her honor.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ratings are assigned in 10 percent increments.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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It had been recommended that Epstein have a cellmate after being taken off suicide watch, but the Metropolitan Correctional Center failed to assign one.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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What Stellantis has done is dispense with the PEM and OBC entirely.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, by the end of the day, someone older or more experienced will dispense advice that gives you a warm feeling in your tummy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Courtney has devoted her career to fighting for individuals in high-stakes disputes against financial institutions, achieving landmark victories.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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That game, however, is unavailable for buyers of season-ticket packages according to emails and screenshots provided to SportsMoney by multiple season ticket holders.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The violation is the eleventh recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, according to Defense Ministry figures provided to ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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One paper in August estimates that Covid vaccines saved more than 2 million lives, mostly among older adults, worldwide between 2020 and October 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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