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Synonyms
allocate, allow, apportion, assign, distribute, lot, ration
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In total, the value of the applications was $2 million more than the $25 million allotted for the projects. — Bob Shaw, Twin Cities, "3M’s $850 million settlement could support city water connections," 9 Aug. 2019 But there is a piece of the spectrum already allotted for cellular devices, and Miller says their satellites will simply communicate within that band. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "Space startup aims to launch thousands of satellite ‘cell towers’ that connect to the average phone," 2 Aug. 2019 The annual grant from a longer-running USDA program allotted the group $4.5 million for fiscal year 2020, Woodrow said. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "As China-U.S. trade conflict continues, Alaska seafood industry group plans to grow marketing elsewhere," 24 July 2019 Schedule of Mueller's testimony It will be split across two committee appearances with three hours allotted for the Judiciary Committee and two hours for the Intelligence Committee. — Emily Tillett, CBS News, "How to watch special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony Wednesday," 23 July 2019 More than 100 residents attended, though just a handful – who were called to speak by lottery – could testify during the 10 minutes allotted for public comment. — oregonlive.com, "Neighborhood associations agonize as Portland moves to purge them from code," 22 July 2019 It’s as simple as allotting a certain amount of time away from your phone. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Jhené Aiko on Self-Care, Insecurities, and How She Transformed Her Skin," 17 July 2019 The Harvard Business Review advises leaders to reassess the amount of time slotted for meetings to increase their efficiency, rather than allotting the standard one hour for each meeting. — Mckenna Moore, Fortune, "12-Year Study of CEO Schedules Reveals Executives Need to Improve Their Time Management," 18 June 2018 The final official results are expected Monday, after which a long process of allotting seats in the legislature will begin, followed by members electing a president and a prime minister. — chicagotribune.com, "Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr takes surprise lead in Iraq's election as prime minister falters," 14 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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