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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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Because this money was allocated directly to the resident-funded landslide abatement districts, the city won’t directly benefit from this allotment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Soccer Federation is being allocated about 500 of those tickets per U.S. game, a federation spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It added the estimated funding of £2.466m was allocated to support this scheme from existing Department for Employment, Social Security and Housing budgets.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

As a rule, fencing is only allocated ten medals during the Olympic Games, even though there are technically twelve events.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad