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
Budget records show that in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the city paid out more than $40 million in overtime to police personnel, nearly double the amount allocated for that year.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
These include allocating more responsibilities—and costs—to states and local governments, reducing the number of federal disaster declarations, and potentially phasing out FEMA after this hurricane season.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Yet, despite this clear success and urgent need, Washington, D.C., is debating draconian cuts to these vital programs in next year’s budget, even threatening to rescind funds already allocated for 2025.
—Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Congress had allocated more than $33 million for the LGBTQ+ services for 2025 and the money was spent by June 2025, according to Bennett.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 July 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
These include allocating more responsibilities—and costs—to states and local governments, reducing the number of federal disaster declarations, and potentially phasing out FEMA after this hurricane season.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Yet, despite this clear success and urgent need, Washington, D.C., is debating draconian cuts to these vital programs in next year’s budget, even threatening to rescind funds already allocated for 2025.
—Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Congress had allocated more than $33 million for the LGBTQ+ services for 2025 and the money was spent by June 2025, according to Bennett.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocate
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Most schools are allotting about 75 percent of that to football.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Connor dealt with injuries throughout the majority of his college career, but a redshirt year and COVID-19 campaign allotted him six seasons.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Kennedy has now signed off on the recommendation to remove thimerosal from influenza vaccines distributed in the U.S.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, the Israeli military said that 200 trucks of aid were distributed by the U.N. and other organizations on Thursday, with hundreds more waiting to be picked up from border crossings inside Gaza.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Whitmer, for her part, wants the chance to dedicate more resources for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Since 1989, Valter Longo has dedicated his research to understanding the factors that contribute to overall health and longevity.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The Education Agency assigns a letter grade to campuses and districts based on a formula, which involves student achievement, growth, college readiness and other factors.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Islam, who had joined the NYPD three and a half years ago, was assigned to this precinct.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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The Tennessee law allows a pharmacists to dispense the drug to a patient who is 18 years or older as long as the pharmacy has a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement with a physician.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The argument turned bitter when Slater’s team reportedly pushed HPE to dispense with two consultants close to the Trump administration, the vocal MAGA legal activist Mike Davis and lawyer Arthur Schwartz, and negotiate directly with the government’s lawyers.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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For now, sustainability reporting regulations only require companies to provide information.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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