misallocating

Definition of misallocatingnext
present participle of misallocate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misallocating
Verb
  • The states are asking the court to block USDA from enforcing the conditions, vacate them entirely, and prevent the agency from withholding funds from states, school districts or other sub‑recipients.
    Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • That’s not a sign of him withholding his opinion, though.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Insurance kept denying me anyway.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Chawinga is known for her help-defense — denying passes to players in those spaces, or even closing down the player sending in such crosses.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the DUI, Woods faces additional charges for refusing the urine test.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • He was jailed on a count of DUI after refusing to take a urine test, which carries an additional charge.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
  • According to Sempra’s annual 10-K report submitted to the SEC, the much lower profit number was mostly due to the California Public Utilities Commission disallowing $432 million in collections from SDG&E as part of the utility’s 2024 General Rate Case.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The same year, an appeals court said a lawsuit against Snapchat over a speed filter feature involved in deadly car crashes could proceed, rejecting the company's argument that the case should be thrown out on Section 230 grounds.
    Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Union leaders said negotiations have stalled for months, and are accusing BP of rejecting their proposals on jobs, pay, and safety.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Royal Navy has shrunk dramatically since the Cold War ended, with combat-ready ships declining from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, following decades of military spending cuts.
    Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Misallocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misallocating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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