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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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Starting at age 55, a worker’s target-date fund begins allocating some money to the insurance contracts, which replace part of their bondholdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While many advocates support allocating the money quickly, it leaves little for future years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Many advisors recommend allocating a quarter of your equity portfolio outside the U.S.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Related: My husband is giving me 75% of his trust — and allocating 25% to his sister.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Eventually somebody ends up in charge of allocating goods and services.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann