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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the library budget was reduced, while allotments for city officials' travel expenses were increased
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
every kindergartner received colored paper, scissors, and an allotment of paste to make paper chains
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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the allotment of exhibition space at the annual trade show is always fraught with politics and infighting
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Recent Examples of allotment
Musk’s comments about his time allotment come just hours after a group of eight Democratic state treasurers wrote to the chair of Tesla’s board about the company’s faltering performance.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Cash bonuses and Fulbright scholarship allotments are among the ideas under consideration.
—The Hill, 7 May 2025
The couple, who are both fifth-generation South Dakotan ranchers, reportedly held a USFS National Grasslands grazing allotment in good standing since USFS' inception, which was well after the Maude family purchased the farm in 1910.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
State lawmakers have not changed the basic allotment of $6,160 per student since 2019 despite inflation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Cash bonuses and Fulbright scholarship allotments are among the ideas under consideration.
—The Hill, 7 May 2025
The couple, who are both fifth-generation South Dakotan ranchers, reportedly held a USFS National Grasslands grazing allotment in good standing since USFS' inception, which was well after the Maude family purchased the farm in 1910.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
State lawmakers have not changed the basic allotment of $6,160 per student since 2019 despite inflation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allotment
Noun
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Under the original version of the ACA, middle-income households were often priced out of the health-care subsidies.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Another low-income tax credit, a 9% credit, provides a larger subsidy but has historically been more competitive in Idaho.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The approved budget would preserve the portion of the program for those 65 and older, allocating $110 million for that coverage.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Musk has also sought to operate Starlink, his satellite-internet company, in South Africa, but has balked at a law requiring foreign tech firms to sell a portion of their local subsidiaries to shareholders who are Black or historically disadvantaged.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The grant would have funded an educational project called ‘Seeking a More Perfect Union, ’ said Haynes.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Since then, the only outside money Michigan Potash has taken is a $50 million grant from Michigan’s state agriculture department in 2023 and a new $80 million grant from the USDA, crucial to getting through permitting.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower was not a political angel and made his share of mistakes, like all who engage in politics.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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This article has been updated to better reflect the record price of the company’s shares.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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This one from Harry Josh is perfect for on-the-go styling, with perfectly even heat distribution to boot.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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On June 3, 2020, a grand jury returned an indictment charging Aguilar-Linares and nine others with narcotics distribution and money laundering offenses.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Their next move is to petition congressional lawmakers to explicitly write GISS's funds into an appropriations bill.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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In 2019, during the country’s longest government shutdown, Duffy voted against a transportation and housing appropriations bill that would have provided funding for the FAA but also included many provisions unrelated to air traffic control.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Dina has been shot by an arrow in the crossfire of the war between the Washington Liberation Front/Wolves, the militia that Abby is a part of, and the Seraphites, a cult-ish religious group fond of lynching.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Fortunately, much of our [Handmaid's] crew came to be part of that.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Tavares talked about one of the key issues for Brazilian producer and government alike, the creation of investment quotas for VOD players in Brazil, along the lines of those created in many E.U. states.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The statewide kill quota is 187, including 18 in Central Florida.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allotment. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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