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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributes
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 dedicates
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 allocates
Nebraska, a solidly Republican state, allocates its Electoral College votes by congressional district, instead of winner-take-all, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one electoral vote in the presidential election.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The device monitors the overall site power demand and allocates electricity proportionally across workshops.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The law allocates about $17 billion in funding for road safety programs due to rising traffic deaths nationwide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Rollins is eyeing the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, designed under former President Joe Biden, which allocates funds to small- and mid-sized fertilizer production facilities through five-year grants to increase competition and bring down agricultural costs.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Then, using a scoring system the county selects projects and allocates funds.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The device monitors the overall site power demand and allocates electricity proportionally across workshops.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The law allocates about $17 billion in funding for road safety programs due to rising traffic deaths nationwide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Rollins is eyeing the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, designed under former President Joe Biden, which allocates funds to small- and mid-sized fertilizer production facilities through five-year grants to increase competition and bring down agricultural costs.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Then, using a scoring system the county selects projects and allocates funds.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocates
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.—
Jeff Marks,Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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It’s made in France from durable Burgundian clay, which slowly and uniformly distributes heat.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Connected by a transparent spiral staircase, the boutique-style closet dedicates separate levels to shoes, clothing, and additional storage, even incorporating a gift-wrapping area.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Atkinson dedicates the record to the French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Commencing an investigation, Bernal unwittingly assigns Dahlia and his nephew Charlie, an ex-cop and Dahlia’s ex-lover, leading to a fraught reunion.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The show devotes a lot of screen time to the fallout from a particular revelation and the subsequent efforts to smoke out the mole.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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One person who knows him told the FT that Putin devotes 70% of his day to the war and only 30% to other duties, including the economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The Ontology not only integrates with a wide range of applications, datasets, virtual tables, and models, but also provides the real-world objects and logic needed to run a large enterprise.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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The Vistula River, which runs alongside Warsaw, also sort of divides it in half.—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The existing gate format divides the current terminal into two concourses, A and C, with gates designated by their concourse letter and gate number ― for example, Gate A2.—
Kate Kealey,
Des Moines Register,
12 May 2026
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“Allocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocates. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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