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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotment
There are also large numbers of hearty Springsteen fans from scores of countries who use their entire yearly allotment of vacation to follow him from show to show across the continent.
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Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Already, agricultural producers regularly do not receive their full allotment of water because there is not enough.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
If the error rate is 6 percent or higher, states would be subject to a sliding scale that could see its share of allotments rise to a range of between 15 percent and 25 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Already, agricultural producers regularly do not receive their full allotment of water because there is not enough.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
If the error rate is 6 percent or higher, states would be subject to a sliding scale that could see its share of allotments rise to a range of between 15 percent and 25 percent.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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At least the ending vocal portion, which prompted Jin to stop and look into the crowd, taking in the moment.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Elsewhere, high pressure centered over the Southeast will keep dangerously hot and humid conditions in that region, but strong to severe storms along the perimeter of the high will remain possible across portions of the Plains, Midwest and even across portions of the East Coast.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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So far, no one has publicly called for GM to return any of the grant money, though the agreement contains provisions that if the company was to violate the terms, the state has the right to clawback the funds, according to GM.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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The grants were first established in a law passed in 1965, according to the lawsuit.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Noun
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After 24 hours, Instagram provides engagement metrics like views, likes, comments, and shares.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Goldman sits about 2% off its all-time closing high of nearly $724 a share on July 3.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which will print The Republic, produces the Las Vegas Sun and handles advertising and distribution for both publications.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Last week, in a remarkable showdown, Sarepta Therapeutics refused to stop distribution of Elevidys, its therapy for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the FDA had requested.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The measure marks only the second appropriations bill Republicans have been able to pass for 2026, after GOP appropriators said the effort to pass Trump’s tax and spending cuts megabill dominated the party’s focus over the past few months.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
18 July 2025
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But in a recent Senate appropriations hearing on the rescission, several Republican senators pressed for changes in the $9.4 billion in spending cuts the OMB asked Congress to eliminate.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Schermerhorn Symphony Center Located at: 1 Symphony Place, Nashville The downtown Nashville concert hall is home to the Nashville Symphony, which has been a part of the city’s music scene since 1946.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The unstructured format is part of the magic—raw, real, and unfiltered.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Since there’s a quota on these permits, local professional help is advised.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Over time, Congress knuckled under, banning Chinese and limiting Italians and Jews with country-of-origin quotas rigged against them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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