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as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributed
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 dedicated
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 allocated
Proposition 35 effectively requires some of the money to be allocated to providers that serve Medi-Cal patients.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), reserved airspace is temporarily allocated during a determined period of time for the specific use of a particular user, though other flights may be allowed to transit under air traffic control clearance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Another $13 million will be allocated to program administration.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass recently proposed a drastic increase in the cap to the state’s annual tax credit program, raising it from its current level of $325 million to $750 million in incentives allocated for filming.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
In the midst of a budget deficit, the state this year allocated $600,000.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Polk County Supervisors allocated $100,000 for DART's system redesign on Tuesday.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
In mid-November, McDonald's announced a $100 million initiative aimed at restoring traffic to its locations, with $65 million allocated to support the franchisees most affected by the downturn.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The remainder of the portfolio is allocated to the Entrepreneur 30 Total Return Index (ER30TR), an index that has delivered over 2,000% growth since its inception on June 30, 2005.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), reserved airspace is temporarily allocated during a determined period of time for the specific use of a particular user, though other flights may be allowed to transit under air traffic control clearance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Another $13 million will be allocated to program administration.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass recently proposed a drastic increase in the cap to the state’s annual tax credit program, raising it from its current level of $325 million to $750 million in incentives allocated for filming.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
In the midst of a budget deficit, the state this year allocated $600,000.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Polk County Supervisors allocated $100,000 for DART's system redesign on Tuesday.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
In mid-November, McDonald's announced a $100 million initiative aimed at restoring traffic to its locations, with $65 million allocated to support the franchisees most affected by the downturn.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The remainder of the portfolio is allocated to the Entrepreneur 30 Total Return Index (ER30TR), an index that has delivered over 2,000% growth since its inception on June 30, 2005.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocated
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Still, the $820,000 the company allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tired of bandaid solutions, doctors are expressing frustration with the lack of research and funding allotted to combatting the condition.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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They are easily distributed digitally across networks, at a low or negligible cost.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An advisory committee has already been assigned to work on the process, Martin said.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The meat, the traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, is not only dispensed by the rescue mission to agencies and charities in the county, but directly to residents at rural locations, including Eldersburg, Finksburg, Taneytown and Union Bridge.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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That was only possible because of significant action taken by the Food and Drug Administration during the pandemic, which allowed the pills to be dispensed via telemedicine.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Each surgeon devoted their career to their portion.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Game and Fish recently devoted an entire division's focus to recreational shooting, which includes archery, competitive shotgun shooting and shooting range development.Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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With more contenders and a smaller voting pool, this can occasionally lead to ties — which has provided some wonderful moments.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The report and designation are based on information provided by AS&H Clifford Chance, a law firm based in Riyadh which was tasked with providing an independent human rights assessment.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Allocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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