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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
There are also large numbers of hearty Springsteen fans from scores of countries who use their entire yearly allotment of vacation to follow him from show to show across the continent.
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Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Already, agricultural producers regularly do not receive their full allotment of water because there is not enough.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
If the error rate is 6 percent or higher, states would be subject to a sliding scale that could see its share of allotments rise to a range of between 15 percent and 25 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Already, agricultural producers regularly do not receive their full allotment of water because there is not enough.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
If the error rate is 6 percent or higher, states would be subject to a sliding scale that could see its share of allotments rise to a range of between 15 percent and 25 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Only the inner portion of the core is actually solid; the rest is fluid.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 July 2025
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Eight-ounce portions of butter chicken, tikka masala and mutter paneer are $6.99, dal is $5.99, sauteed vegetables are $4.99, onion pakora is $4.99 and rice is $3.99.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Previously, the district offered free lunches to all students, using federal grant money that has now been depleted.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The grant money for lighting was never in jeopardy.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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President Trump could use America's economic leverage to demand that America's wealthy allies match our share of investment in new medicines.—
Jeffrey Gerrish,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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When Savoie was not on the ice, that goal share dipped under 50 percent for Bakersfield. NHL coaches are risk-averse, especially with rookies.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Last week, in a remarkable showdown, Sarepta Therapeutics refused to stop distribution of Elevidys, its therapy for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the FDA had requested.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which will print The Republic, produces the Las Vegas Sun and handles advertising and distribution for both publications.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Commissioner Alicia Reece abstained from the June 26 vote and voted against a $16 million appropriation for the first phase of renovations for the stadium, as well as two contracts for steel and concrete materials.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week said on the eve of the session opening that lawmakers will start the budget-writing process with $24 billion left over from the 2023 appropriations and will have $362.2 billion to spend this biennium, which includes money from state and federal sources.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Hogan rose to prominence as a wrestler in the 1970s but attained superstardom in the 1980s as part of the World Wrestling Federation, now the WWE.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Schermerhorn Symphony Center Located at: 1 Symphony Place, Nashville The downtown Nashville concert hall is home to the Nashville Symphony, which has been a part of the city’s music scene since 1946.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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This reflects the fact that the headline increase in OPEC+ quotas is well above the actual, since many members are already at full production.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Today, these policies still function under a system of tariff-rate quotas: a small amount of sugar can be imported cheaply, but any excess triggers crushing tariffs.—
Brett Kittredge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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