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allocated

[al-uh-key-tid] / ˈæl əˌkeɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
distributed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriated assigned dispersed scattered shared
STRONG
allotted apportioned budgeted dealt diffuse dispensed divided rationed
WEAK
doled out given away handed out spread evenly
ADJECTIVE
placed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arranged fixed implanted located planted settled situated
STRONG
allotted based deposited installed lodged occupying positioned quartered rated set stationed stored stowed

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump had allocated $10 billion in emergency funds for DHS employees in executive orders in March and April.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Lift revenue, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue, was down 5.6% compared on a year earlier from the beginning of the ski season through April 19.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In the later stages of the business cycle, more money is allocated into “defensive” sectors, which tend to be relatively stable regardless of economic conditions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

While it’s not uncommon for a studio to burn money promoting a highly anticipated sequel, seeing these resources allocated to a property like “The Devil Wears Prada” is somewhat unusual.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Every family in the township was allocated a piece of land by the government.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah