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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allocating

In terms of allocating over time, an equitable plan would probably aim to keep the burden associated with the missing trust fund steady across generations.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Newsom signed Senate Bill 168 into law this month allocating $135 million for the MyFirstEV program; the funding will be matched by 13 major automakers combined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

On the most recent earnings call, Nvidia said that it’s allocating its capital across research and development, ecosystem investments and share repurchases.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO, allocating 30% to retail investors, fueled concerns about Tesla stock’s volatility.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 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