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Definitions

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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The relief package allocated $11 billion to row-crop farmers who produce crops such as corn, rice and wheat.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Separately, Nowell's colleague reported "hearing voices" inside their allocated room and decided to return to reception before entering.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In New York and New Jersey, its investments were allocated to the construction of mini soccer fields, while in Houston, the funding was used to support a green corridor initiative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

An additional two billion euros will be allocated to procurement of drones of all types, bringing the total investment to 8.4 billion euros.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Those who contracted MDR were left to die—as humanely as possible, because the foundation provided money for hospice care—but why, Farmer wondered, couldn’t some money be allocated to MDR?

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French