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as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributed
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 dedicated
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 allocated
The investigation later found the sideline and some other 100-level tickets appeared to be allocated for specialty hospitality packages, priced at up to $6,050 per person.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The current rendering shows 7,200 square feet allocated to four courts, encroaching on open beach space that could be available to beachgoers and picnickers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
This is time allocated for friends to come together for a proper send-off for the bride-to-be.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In 2024, Congress allocated $75 million each to Chicago and Milwaukee, host of that year’s Republican National Convention, to help cover security costs.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
How the money is allocated shifted, including more set aside for teacher raises and a new social and emotional learning program for the district.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Healey administration allocated $10 million for the celebrations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Any net proceeds from the event are allocated to the Hodad’s Foundation, which helps veterans and people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The current rendering shows 7,200 square feet allocated to four courts, encroaching on open beach space that could be available to beachgoers and picnickers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
This is time allocated for friends to come together for a proper send-off for the bride-to-be.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In 2024, Congress allocated $75 million each to Chicago and Milwaukee, host of that year’s Republican National Convention, to help cover security costs.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
How the money is allocated shifted, including more set aside for teacher raises and a new social and emotional learning program for the district.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Healey administration allocated $10 million for the celebrations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Any net proceeds from the event are allocated to the Hodad’s Foundation, which helps veterans and people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocated
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Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Instead of the 20,000 spots that are usually available for New England Patriots games, the T said only 5,000 spaces will be allotted for fan parking on match days.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In 2025, the school distributed 874 backpacks in Bravo’s memory, each decorated with a pair of angel wings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The land was dedicated as a park in 2008, but the Great Recession halted city spending on the project.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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All the models in its upper range, both road and mountain bikes, will have dedicated electronic groupsets.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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But Shaw remained, feet planted a yard and a half in front of Ouahabi, the West Ham defender assigned the duty of marking Shaw ostensibly having found something better to do than bare witness to this stand-off.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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According to the New York Times, she was assigned to an RC-135 reconnaissance airplane crew.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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In response to an emergency request from drugmakers, the court paused a ruling that the drug must be prescribed and dispensed in person by a doctor.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Republicans have been pushing to reverse a Biden-era rule that allows mifepristone to be mailed and dispensed via telehealth, not just in person.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The war in Myanmar has displaced millions, divided the country into military- and non-military-controlled areas, and gutted the economy and healthcare system.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Rooms are spread across the property in multiple buildings, divided into garden-view, ocean-view, and oceanfront rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Tennis Channel again provided a wry graphic, this time showing that Watanuki’s topspin forehands increased from 77 mph on average to 80 mph post-Pepsi.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Her burial provided researchers with a vivid glimpse into life and death in Roman Colchester, as per a press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Allocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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