as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
the region has had to ration water during times of drought
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Recent Examples of rationed
Tech firms have increasingly rationed their usage as supply runs low.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The cake recipe was created when common kitchen ingredients were hard to come by or rationed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In the world of reality TV, while conflict may be currency, compassion is rationed.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Even in that moment of crisis, safety was rationed.
—Sediqa Fahimi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year, a few pigs would be slaughtered and the pork rationed out.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies, and many workplaces have reduced hours.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The cake recipe was created when common kitchen ingredients were hard to come by or rationed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In the world of reality TV, while conflict may be currency, compassion is rationed.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Even in that moment of crisis, safety was rationed.
—Sediqa Fahimi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year, a few pigs would be slaughtered and the pork rationed out.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies, and many workplaces have reduced hours.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationed
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Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Instead of the 20,000 spots that are usually available for New England Patriots games, the T said only 5,000 spaces will be allotted for fan parking on match days.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The investigation later found the sideline and some other 100-level tickets appeared to be allocated for specialty hospitality packages, priced at up to $6,050 per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But Shaw remained, feet planted a yard and a half in front of Ouahabi, the West Ham defender assigned the duty of marking Shaw ostensibly having found something better to do than bare witness to this stand-off.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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According to the New York Times, she was assigned to an RC-135 reconnaissance airplane crew.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In 2025, the school distributed 874 backpacks in Bravo’s memory, each decorated with a pair of angel wings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Rationed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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