1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportion
While no one is necessarily in the wrong here, a conflict of interest between fans and the club is a troubling symptom of an unhealthy organisation, and there is blame to be apportioned to the decision-makers whose mistakes have led Spurs to this juncture.
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Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By Danielle Allen Fifty dollars for STEM, five cents for citizenship—that’s how America apportions its education dollars.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By Danielle Allen Fifty dollars for STEM, five cents for citizenship—that’s how America apportions its education dollars.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apportion
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They are allotted 90 days to work with each patient, usually during home visits.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clarkson filed another lawsuit against her ex and the management company, claiming she should get paid more than the amount allotted.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same survey was distributed April 8 to attendees of a community meeting at Markham courthouse, which drew more than 100 attendees in person and online, according to the county.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Marcoulier has served in the Army since July 2023 and is an infantry soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, according to the military.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seats will be assigned together, with locations revealed on the day of show at venue box office pickup.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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If anything, great public pressure being brought to bear is a terrible reason to dispense with due-process protections designed to protect the legal rights of individuals, and crafting one exception would seem to create a precedent for crafting others.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Theater owners cut prices and dispensed prizes to ticket buyers as the gangsters effectively cross-pollinated with the studio dance numbers.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The State Grid Corporation of China has allocated approximately $1 billion for the initiative, signalling a major push to integrate robotics into critical national systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill didn’t make any specific recommendations for how to allocate any extra money.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every single section can be divided into a packing cube.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The case has also divided the agriculture industry.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surveys were administered in English and Spanish.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), which administers the Istanbul Biennial, has tapped artist and curator Liu Ding and art historian Carol Yinghua Lu to lead the nineteenth edition, set to run from September 18 through November 14, 2027.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Apportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportion. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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