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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributing
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 dedicating
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 allocating
So, allocating 75 basis points of one’s portfolio to such a trade would cut the pain of a decline of more than 12% from here in half.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Dolphins will be allocating more than 58% of their salary cap space to players who aren’t on their roster.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As a Biden aide told us, allocating scarce vaccines felt like drawing up Schindler’s list.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The legislation puts communities like Gary in a vulnerable position, Washington said, because the city might have issues allocating funds for the fire department, law enforcement and other general services.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the gatekeepers allocating this capital remain overwhelmingly male.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers also amended in a provision from Senate Bill 179 barring individual county councilors from allocating road funding to projects of their choice.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Dolphins will be allocating more than 58% of their salary cap space to players who aren’t on their roster.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As a Biden aide told us, allocating scarce vaccines felt like drawing up Schindler’s list.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The legislation puts communities like Gary in a vulnerable position, Washington said, because the city might have issues allocating funds for the fire department, law enforcement and other general services.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the gatekeepers allocating this capital remain overwhelmingly male.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers also amended in a provision from Senate Bill 179 barring individual county councilors from allocating road funding to projects of their choice.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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In appointing Cardona, who also served as Connecticut’s education commissioner and as an administrator and teacher in Meriden’s public school system, Lamont is dedicating high-profile manpower to the effort.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hortas were horrified to learn that Tania Hernandez, the owner of the small house where their friend was going hungry, was a social services worker for the state charged with the mission of saving frail, elderly and disabled adults like Rabell.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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