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
Advertisement Tuesday’s election will determine whether Jurado and her allies can push City Hall further left on public safety by expanding the bloc of council members who want to rein in police spending and reallocate the savings.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The report recommends upping the state share of public transit funding from its current 4% to 10% by ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Ohioans and reallocating tax revenue.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
In today's business environment, leaders have to be able to pivot strategies, reallocate resources and inspire their teams with agility and precision.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Due to reallocating funds to caregiving expenses and foregoing essential retirement contributions, caregivers who begin their duties at a younger age risk an average 40% to 90% deficit in retirement savings, depending on salary, by age 65 compared to non-caregivers, the study said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The report recommends upping the state share of public transit funding from its current 4% to 10% by ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Ohioans and reallocating tax revenue.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
In today's business environment, leaders have to be able to pivot strategies, reallocate resources and inspire their teams with agility and precision.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Due to reallocating funds to caregiving expenses and foregoing essential retirement contributions, caregivers who begin their duties at a younger age risk an average 40% to 90% deficit in retirement savings, depending on salary, by age 65 compared to non-caregivers, the study said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In fiscal year 2023, the school's expenditures totaled $2.46 million, with $248,000 allocated for facility operations and maintenance.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Known as the home of adventure tourism, New Zealand provides travelers with an abundance of walking and hiking options through stunning landscapes and vast wilderness areas.Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Gotham Film Awards is an annual industry event that provides recognition for outstanding voices in storytelling, including writers, actors, directors and producers.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Within days, Chef José Andrés’ World Food Kitchen had set up a hub in Asheville, N.C., to distribute food and drinkable water, both in short supply.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their plan is to distribute Thomas Pink internationally, open stand-alone stores in key markets such as the U.S. and the U.K., and offer shirts at prices that fall between Charles Tyrwhitt and Eton.Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball's office was allotted $1.5 million over the course of two years to conduct the audit, which will focus on far more than the district's finances.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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