allocations

noun

Definition of allocationsnext
plural of allocation
1
as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action recognizing the importance of the arts in the health of a city, the council increased the allocation for the city's annual jazz festival

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as in distributions
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the allocation of Halloween candy became my job when I was too old to go trick-or-treating myself

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Recent Examples of allocations They’re followed by roughly 10% allocations in industrials and information technology. — Brett Owens, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 As current water-sharing agreements expire in 2025, states are locked in contentious negotiations over future allocations. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Starting with small allocations lets countries test Bitcoin's benefits while keeping traditional reserves. — Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allocations
  1. subsidies
  2. distributions
  3. appropriations
Noun
  • However, policymakers were forced to backtrack on this course last year following protests from European farmers, who already rely on subsidies and cannot afford a levy on emissions.
    — Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.
    — Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsidies
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  • This year’s distributions, Brown said, marked a 10% to 15% increase from last year, which was already a record breaker for the food bank.
    — Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Unearned, or investment, income includes interest, dividends, capital gains, annuity distributions (taxable distributions only and only when not from a qualified retirement plan), royalties, and passive real estate rental income.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributions
Noun
  • One of Congress’ highest priorities, a new defense appropriations bill, was passed late last year.
    — William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Responding to accusations of padding his budget, Robinson explained that adjustments were necessary due to a lack of appropriations by the Quorum Court.
    — Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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