as in allocating
to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
After the class trip was canceled, the money was reallocated to cover the cost of the dance. We need to reallocate our resources.
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From a portfolio diversification standpoint, financial advisors typically recommend allocating 5% to 10% of your portfolio to precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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The model reduces the need for traders to risk substantial personal savings by allocating company capital to those who pass an evaluation process with profit-sharing in place and predefined risk controls.—
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For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.—
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.—
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Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.—
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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
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In the indictment, the six defendants were accused of distributing cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine.—
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Also this year, nearly 1,000 volunteers contributed more than 3,500 hours organizing, sorting, packing and distributing gifts at the Salvation Army Christmas Center.—
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
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One was a real human blastocysts, which contain about 100 to 200 rapidly dividing cells.—
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“Reallocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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