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
To control supply, the federal government under Nixon rationed oil, by state, to 1972 levels.
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Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
We were rationed, so bacon was usually a no-no.
—Ruthie Rogers, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Are critical domestic products being rationed?
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The earlier shock began with the Arab oil embargo in 1973 and received another jolt from Iran’s Islamic Revolution, forcing motorists to wait in long lines for gas as supplies were rationed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Treatment is discontinued, pills are split, medication is rationed, and outcomes are categorically worse when medical debt erodes access to care.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
The richest nation on Earth considers health care a service to be rationed rather than a human right for all.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
We were rationed, so bacon was usually a no-no.
—Ruthie Rogers, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Are critical domestic products being rationed?
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The earlier shock began with the Arab oil embargo in 1973 and received another jolt from Iran’s Islamic Revolution, forcing motorists to wait in long lines for gas as supplies were rationed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Treatment is discontinued, pills are split, medication is rationed, and outcomes are categorically worse when medical debt erodes access to care.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
The richest nation on Earth considers health care a service to be rationed rather than a human right for all.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationed
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The deal did not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement or border security operations through Customs and Border Protection, although those DHS agencies have funding allotted through 2029 via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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The result is the game Straight4 and publisher Giants should’ve launched in the first place, or at least allotted themselves the time to finish.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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Elders promised that roughly $15 million of the church’s $100 million annual revenue would be allocated to international missionary work, according to the lawsuit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parking Approximately 16,600 spaces will be allocated for general spectator parking around the stadium on Match Days.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military said he was assigned to the 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Donor organs are distributed locally first and, if no match is found, are then offered regionally, then nationally.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Rationed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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