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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
not enough computers to allocate one to every student
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as in distributing
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 dedicating
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 allocating
Governments Began Handing Off Critical Decisions to AI Federal, state, and local governments make thousands of crucial decisions daily, from allocating school funding to managing welfare programs.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
At its core, trading is about allocating capital efficiently and providing liquidity to markets — a process that should be as inclusive and equitable as possible.
—Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Management views underinvestment in AI as a greater risk than overinvestment, allocating $13 billion in capital expenditures—primarily for AI infrastructure—in Q3 2024 alone.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of allocating nearly $800 million to one player, the Yankees can spread that money out and acquire multiple other stars.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Some panel members have expressed reservations about continuing to rely on a test — and allocating more funds to Pearson for creating a digital version — in light of the disparate outcomes.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Atlanta officials canceled the 2023 Peach Drop to ring in 2024 due to the city allocating resources to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, according to the AJC.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Our poll of CFOs found that 62% anticipated allocating less than 1% of enterprise budget to GenAI in 2025.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, BlackRock’s existing clients including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating capital to private markets to meet their long-term return expectations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
At its core, trading is about allocating capital efficiently and providing liquidity to markets — a process that should be as inclusive and equitable as possible.
—Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Management views underinvestment in AI as a greater risk than overinvestment, allocating $13 billion in capital expenditures—primarily for AI infrastructure—in Q3 2024 alone.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of allocating nearly $800 million to one player, the Yankees can spread that money out and acquire multiple other stars.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Some panel members have expressed reservations about continuing to rely on a test — and allocating more funds to Pearson for creating a digital version — in light of the disparate outcomes.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Atlanta officials canceled the 2023 Peach Drop to ring in 2024 due to the city allocating resources to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, according to the AJC.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Our poll of CFOs found that 62% anticipated allocating less than 1% of enterprise budget to GenAI in 2025.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, BlackRock’s existing clients including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating capital to private markets to meet their long-term return expectations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocating
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Despite logistical and security challenges, UNICEF and partners are distributing warm winter clothes and other essential supplies, along with humanitarian cash transfers to help families in Gaza afford food and other necessities.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pulsating heat pipes work by distributing heat through the vibration and circulation of coolant, maintaining efficiency with minimal gravity impact, even in fast-moving vehicles.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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These people are dedicating their lives to creating floating buildings to protect against climate change.Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
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One intelligence officer tasked with authorizing a strike recalled dedicating roughly 20 seconds to personally confirming a target, which could amount to verifying that the individual in question was male.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Insurance companies, on the other hand, are experts at studying crash rates and assigning (and litigating) liability.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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At least Lizzie has things well in hand, assigning wedding tasks to the townsfolk in a calm, efficient, and altogether impressive manner.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Biden’s Justice Department has decried the Capitol attack as an assault on democracy, devoting extensive resources to conduct what the agency describes as one of the largest and most complex prosecutions in its history.Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mission of Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation is to help families tackle childhood cancer by providing financial, emotional and practical support.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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By managing and administering sanctions, export controls, and investment screening, Washington can often prevent money and certain technology from falling into the hands of its rivals.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Maher stressed that the debate occurring now is much more localized than in years past, given that just 10 of the 27 states with the death penalty still on the books sentenced people to death this year, with nine states actually administering executions.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Allocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allocating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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