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allocates

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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“These costs are socialized in Texas, and the current method allocates a relatively large share to residential ratepayers,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Speaking at his annual news conference before the NBA All-Star Game, commissioner Adam Silver warned that current punishments to prevent teams from gaming the system that allocates top new players are "not working."

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

The prudent investor allocates a small portion of his portfolio to quantum exposure, accepts that volatility is the price of admission, and recognizes that long-term trajectory matters more than monthly price swings.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

California now allocates $750 million annually to the program, up from $330 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

It allocates natural resources, and controls the issue of credit.

From Public Opinion by Lippmann, Walter