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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
allocated the housework in such a way that the older kids got more than the younger ones
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
sliced the strawberries after first allocating all the nicest ones for the top of the cake
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Recent Examples of allocate
Budget records show that in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the city paid out more than $40 million in overtime to police personnel, nearly double the amount allocated for that year.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
These include allocating more responsibilities—and costs—to states and local governments, reducing the number of federal disaster declarations, and potentially phasing out FEMA after this hurricane season.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Yet, despite this clear success and urgent need, Washington, D.C., is debating draconian cuts to these vital programs in next year’s budget, even threatening to rescind funds already allocated for 2025.
—Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Congress had allocated more than $33 million for the LGBTQ+ services for 2025 and the money was spent by June 2025, according to Bennett.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 July 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
These include allocating more responsibilities—and costs—to states and local governments, reducing the number of federal disaster declarations, and potentially phasing out FEMA after this hurricane season.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Yet, despite this clear success and urgent need, Washington, D.C., is debating draconian cuts to these vital programs in next year’s budget, even threatening to rescind funds already allocated for 2025.
—Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Congress had allocated more than $33 million for the LGBTQ+ services for 2025 and the money was spent by June 2025, according to Bennett.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 July 2025
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Not coincidentally, Democratic congressional candidates received the bulk of AIPAC funding in 2024: 58.6 percent, as opposed to the 38.5 percent allotted to Republicans.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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As Purdue updates its plans, IU has allotted hundreds of millions of dollars to build multiple major facilities, including an 11-story School of Medicine building and a 4,500-seat athletics center, on its downtown campus in the next few years.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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From the mobile studio, the live broadcast is distributed simultaneously via satellite links and online streams to TV networks all over the globe.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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They were distributed at World Market locations in over 30 states.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Whitmer, for her part, wants the chance to dedicate more resources for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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His wife, Santa Guerra, said the 50-year-old Crowley resident had dedicated his life to the business.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.—
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CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Over 500 fire personnel were assigned to the White Sage fire, while 70 were assigned to the Dragon Bravo Fire.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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For now, sustainability reporting regulations only require companies to provide information.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Among Microsoft Teams’ most active users, tools like Copilot have saved up to eight hours per month, the equivalent of a full workday, by summarizing meetings, streamlining communications, and eliminating routine tasks.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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