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Definitions

rationing

NOUN
distribution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulation delivery disposal dissemination handling marketing sharing trading transport transportation
STRONG
administration allotment apportioning apportionment assessment assigning dealing diffusion dispensation dispersal division dole mailing partition partitioning propagation scattering spreading
WEAK
alloting circulating disposing dissipating handing out prorating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keeping retention
STRONG
juncture unity
WEAK
collection gathering hoard hoarding maintenance store
NOUN
partition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier dissolution segregation separation
STRONG
allotment apportionment detachment disconnection distribution disunion dividing hindrance obstruction parting portion rupture screen severance share splitting wall
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance help promotion whole
WEAK
attachment juncture union unity

Example Sentences

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That long-term aspiration is paired with emergency measures such as increased coal burning and fuel rationing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

News of the state of emergency led to panic buying at some petrol stations on Wednesday - with some reportedly rationing how much each customer can buy, according to local media.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Asia has been hit particularly hard by high oil prices, with fuel rationing in many countries that are heavily dependent on imports, Sparta’s Goh said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump's decision to let Russia deliver the oil avoids a confrontation with Moscow and provides temporary relief to a country that has endured blackouts, fuel rationing and dwindling public transportation.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Meantime, Caroline had prepared an assortment of sixteen saucers, cups, and bowls, rationing out the cans of tuna fish to each container.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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