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allocating

VERB

assign; divide among

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allot apportion appropriate designate earmark give set aside

STRONG

admeasure budget cut share slice

WEAK

dish out divvy mete

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep withhold

WEAK

keep together

Example Sentences

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Fairly allocating infrastructure costs among groups of customers is complex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

You mentioned that you’re allocating 10% of your monthly pay toward your move.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

While many advocates support allocating the money quickly, it leaves little for future years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

This could mark the beginning of a shift for U.S. investors that had been wary of allocating money to China in the past.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Congress had signaled its enthusiasm for an expanded AEC program by allocating the agency a healthy budget for research, he explained.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik