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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotment
Just the requests to date could drain Mid Delta’s $678,000 allotment for cooling assistance.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The whole issue of restocking vacant allotments?
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
The Lower Basin states recently proposed slashing their water allotments by about 20% annually and asked Upper Basin states to commit to permanent cuts to ensure water keeps flowing south.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
In the blowback, soccer’s global governing body announced a small allotment of $60 tickets for each of the tournament’s 104 matches.
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Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allotment
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The whole issue of restocking vacant allotments?
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
The Lower Basin states recently proposed slashing their water allotments by about 20% annually and asked Upper Basin states to commit to permanent cuts to ensure water keeps flowing south.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
In the blowback, soccer’s global governing body announced a small allotment of $60 tickets for each of the tournament’s 104 matches.
—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allotment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
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Health policy experts said the drop-off is the clearest sign yet that the lapse of federal subsidies for ACA premiums is making insurance too expensive for many Americans, leading many households to drop their coverage.
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Unlike their American counterparts, Chinese firms often benefit from subsidies, tax incentives, access to launch facilities, and investments from provincial governments.
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An extreme heat warning was in effect through Independence Day weekend across portions of the Midwest, South and Northeast, with New York City‘s Central Park reaching 100 on Thursday, the hottest temperature recorded there since July 18, 2012.
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Multiple British media outlets, including the BBC, reported Monday, July 6, that the estranged prince would be staying at Buckingham Palace during the London portion of his visit the the United Kingdom.
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For some retirees, a more conservative allocation may be entirely appropriate.
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Asset allocation and currency trends are two of many factors that will determine the outcome.
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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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Tech giant Samsung was a drag on the overall market, with shares falling despite reporting a record preliminary second-quarter operating profit.
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The potential for prefab to capture a large share of the fire recovery and speed its progress is still only hypothetical.
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Equitable distribution With the equitable distribution framework, a judge decides on a fair distribution of the assets and debts.
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What the project is missing includes additional financing, international distribution and an international sales agent.
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Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.
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Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.
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To Siebel Newsom, the critiques of her work and the federal probe are part of a broader hounding of women who enter the public sphere.
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Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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