allocate
verb (used with object)
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot.
are allocating
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present progressiveof allocate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"But African heads of states are allocating monies towards health and finding innovative ways of doing that: earmarked taxes, special levies... There is a willingness to invest," she said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Younger generations are allocating more of their spending on health and wellness, and the rise of GLP-1 drugs is also playing a factor, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Some airlines are allocating a significant share of seats to their efforts to cater to travelers seeking luxury.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2025
“We must ensure that nothing like this ever happens again and that every penny that we are allocating to victims goes directly to the survivors.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
"If you look at the water they are allocating it's not really restrictive you just have to be more disciplined in how you use the water," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2022
