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

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

There’s no automated formula for allocating IPO shares, bankers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Clearly allocating a specific day for rest during the week wasn’t such a bad idea.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad