REALLOCATE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

reallocate

verb

Definition of reallocate

as in to allocate

to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose After the class trip was canceled, the money was reallocated to cover the cost of the dance. We need to reallocate our resources.

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Recent Examples of reallocate While the retirement fund depletion would lead to benefit cuts by law, Congress could reallocate money from the disability trust fund or make other changes to temporarily improve solvency to pay benefits, Goldwein said. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Kane County is continuing work on its budgeting process for fiscal year 2027, with a measure passed recently by the county board set to reallocate some of the county’s mass transit sales tax funds as a means to help close an impending budget gap. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 The legislation would also reallocate $30 billion in federal subsidies going to oil and gas companies to instead combat a potential funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Carriers reallocate crucial marketing subsidies and inventory space towards the new iPhones, further diminishing Android's retail momentum. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reallocate

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In his final state budget as governor, Gavin Newsom allocated $135 million to provide incentives for new and used EVs.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Then these costs are allocated to categories of customers, such as residential, commercial and industrial.

— Theodore J. Kury, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of allocate

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Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
The state also provides a $20 per month taxable subsidy for workers who commute using a bike for at least half of work days each month.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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