as in to allocate
to give as a share or portion
each speaker was allotted five minutes to present his or her opinion in the debate
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Recent Examples of allot
Among those female directors, an overwhelming majority (81%) were allotted budgets below $20 million, while more than a quarter of the films directed by white men exceeded $50 million.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The performance tells the true story of Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old Black girl who became a millionaire in 1913 after oil was discovered on land allotted to her family.
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J.m. Banks
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Another 20,000 visas are allotted annually through the program to foreign nationals holding advanced degrees.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 June 2026
To keep your fridge moving in the right direction, allot 30 minutes (or less) per week for checking expiration dates, tossing, and organizing.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The performance tells the true story of Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old Black girl who became a millionaire in 1913 after oil was discovered on land allotted to her family.
—
J.m. Banks
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Another 20,000 visas are allotted annually through the program to foreign nationals holding advanced degrees.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 June 2026
To keep your fridge moving in the right direction, allot 30 minutes (or less) per week for checking expiration dates, tossing, and organizing.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allot
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Most focus heavily on grants and donations, yet allocate little to promotions.
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This year, lawmakers agreed to allocate $15 million for security for Jewish schools — funding that was not vetoed in the final budget.
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The man — identified by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson — fled on foot, pursued by Memphis police officers along with Tennessee National Guard soldiers who are assigned to the area.
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Around the same time, Sullivan, who was assigned male at birth, began questioning her gender identity.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets.
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“Allot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allot. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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