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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
Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
This allotment is expected to completely sell out with no further restocks planned.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The new agreement gives Irvine access to Costa Mesa’s 80-bed allotment.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
While the Phillies went 3 for 3 in challenges, the Red Sox went 0 for 2 to use up their nine-inning allotment.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
This allotment is expected to completely sell out with no further restocks planned.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The new agreement gives Irvine access to Costa Mesa’s 80-bed allotment.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
While the Phillies went 3 for 3 in challenges, the Red Sox went 0 for 2 to use up their nine-inning allotment.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
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Tax time can come with big surprises for some people who have Affordable Care Act coverage, including owing money back to the government for premium subsidies received during the previous year.—
Julie Appleby,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Greece’s farming sector faces mounting strain, with weeks of protests triggered by delayed subsidy payments tied to the investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kitchen staff pile the plates high with big portions, ensuring leftovers to take home.—
Joe Marusak
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The allocation would mean the National Guard is expected to maintain its presence in the capital into 2027.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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This follows a larger $25 billion allocation planned for FY26 under earlier legislation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city, with this grant funding application, hopes to provide a simple facelift for Fairfield businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school is run by the nonprofit group Shining Hope for Communities and many students attend through grants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nebius shares year-to-date.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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And a disproportionate share of Florida workers are employed in seasonal or part-time industries, like tourism, meaning fewer receive insurance through their employers.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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His short film, Adam’s Song (2023), screened at a multitude of festivals and won awards at the Nashville Film Festival and the Ouray International Film Festival before being acquired for online distribution by Wong Fu Productions, NextShark, and FilmShortage, and broadcast TV distribution by PBS.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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This year’s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This year's White House document is intended to provide a roadmap from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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As part of a family so entrenched in UCLA tradition, Jaquez has always thought Los Angeles college basketball was on top of the world.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Yang is part of a generation of workers that powered China's growth by digging coal from underground mines in Datong, a city known as China's coal capital in the northern province of Shanxi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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