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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
Evans said in a January news release that Maryland athletics is set to take on $25 million in new expenses starting this fall because of the university pledging to commit the full allotment of $20.5 million to revenue sharing, which Smith repeated Thursday.
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
The House version increases the basic allotment Texas school districts receive by $395 per pupil, from $6,160 to $6,555.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
There were the usual allotment of eye-popping fashion whoas and uh-ohs at this year’s Met Gala.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Improper payments are those that should not have been made or were in an incorrect amount, whether over or under the beneficiary's monthly allotment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
The House version increases the basic allotment Texas school districts receive by $395 per pupil, from $6,160 to $6,555.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
There were the usual allotment of eye-popping fashion whoas and uh-ohs at this year’s Met Gala.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Improper payments are those that should not have been made or were in an incorrect amount, whether over or under the beneficiary's monthly allotment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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For decades, the government failed to grant fishing licenses to women, depriving them of fuel subsidies and the right to insure their boats.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Tesla has benefitted from years of energy subsidies and EV tax incentives.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Elam also shared portions of one of Lewis' final text messages to her.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Because the mattress is super customizable, each portion comes in a separate box, which is a bit of a nightmare as a single person lugging each box up four flights of stairs by herself.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Tax filings show the foundation gave away more than $325,000 in grants for scholarships, fellowships and cash awards in 2023.—
James Pollard,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The city had sought an Environmental Protection Agency grant last year to pay for the removal cost, but missed the grant cycle at the time.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Boeing shares were down Friday, falling 3.8%, while GE Aerospace was down 2.4%.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Credit utilization is the share of one’s outstanding debt relative to their credit limit.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The venture comes with a development deal from BBC Studios, which provides first-look distribution rights in exchange for growth support.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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That said, Brian had also uploaded their music to Spotify via a British distribution service called RouteNote.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Instead, the cuts must be codified through either the normal appropriations process or through the passage of a separate rescissions bill.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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The denial of a budget appropriation request related to salaries and staffing expenses is at the heart of a lawsuit filed by Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons in district court against the Summit Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 10.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This may force the 76-year-old, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family’s holiday plans.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, Felipe Cardenas gives you the background on Inter Miami.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Other than that, that’s a good quota for nine women.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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The protests come as Trump has been feuding with Democrat leaders in California over his response to protests sparked increasingly aggressive anti-immigration enforcement actions from his administration, including several surprise workplace raids across the country and increased arrest quotas.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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