as in to allocate
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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Recent Examples of reallocate
The report recommends upping the state share of public transit funding from its current 4% to 10% by ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Ohioans and reallocating tax revenue.
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Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
In today's business environment, leaders have to be able to pivot strategies, reallocate resources and inspire their teams with agility and precision.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Due to reallocating funds to caregiving expenses and foregoing essential retirement contributions, caregivers who begin their duties at a younger age risk an average 40% to 90% deficit in retirement savings, depending on salary, by age 65 compared to non-caregivers, the study said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Willmott theorizes that the stresses of artificial light may lead them to reallocate resources into more important parts of the brain.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
In today's business environment, leaders have to be able to pivot strategies, reallocate resources and inspire their teams with agility and precision.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Due to reallocating funds to caregiving expenses and foregoing essential retirement contributions, caregivers who begin their duties at a younger age risk an average 40% to 90% deficit in retirement savings, depending on salary, by age 65 compared to non-caregivers, the study said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Willmott theorizes that the stresses of artificial light may lead them to reallocate resources into more important parts of the brain.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocate
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The education office said the board has racked up $243,000 in legal costs for the 2023-2024 year — nearly $70,000 more than what it is allocated.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The system allocates 538 votes across the country, and a candidate needs a majority, or 270 votes, to win.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Trust distributed $274,212 to shareholders during the quarter, with a per-share distribution of $0.26.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The time allotted for updating the rules is coming to an end.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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While there will be no opening statements from the two vice presidential candidates, each will be allotted two minutes for closing remarks, according to debate rules from CBS News.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reallocate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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