RATION Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of ration

as in to allot

to give as a share or portion the region has had to ration water during times of drought

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noun

as in allowance

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Recent Examples of ration

Verb

The next president should ration his calls on the public’s attention, which, after all, protects his own effectiveness and the country’s. — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 The bottles are now rationed as well, as each customer can only buy two boxes per week per membership. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

The ration kept sugar intake below 40 grams (g) a day for adults — roughly 10 teaspoons (tsp) — and below 15 g for young children. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026 Governments have been forced to close schools and offices, and ration fossil fuel supplies. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ration

Verb

Aldridge was only allotted 15 minutes with the famous singer, and was inspired by old photo booth pictures of Warhol.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Insider tip If your schedule permits, allot at least two days here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of allot

Noun

They were showered with expensive clothes, spa treatments, and drugs, and given weekly allowances ranging from $150 to $200.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The government also plans to double child allowances, whose basic rate is around $37 monthly for a one-child family and has been unchanged since 2008.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of allowance

Verb

How Israel's elections work Israelis vote for parties rather than directly electing a prime minister, with the Knesset’s 120 seats allocated through proportional representation.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Polls suggest 11 to 13 parties will meet the bar; seats are allocated through a proportional representation system.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of allocate

Noun

Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Under these pressures, a portion of cost increases has already transmitted to consumers through fare adjustments.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of portion

Verb

Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the vaccine with pembrolizumab or placebo injections alongside the immune treatment.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Students were randomly assigned to the roles of guards or inmates, with the guards pressured to maintain order by any means necessary.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of assign

Noun

Such calculations are part of a wider effort to understand why molecular simulations remain challenging.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The Valkyries president says self-care is a non-negotiable Smith doesn’t compartmentalize the professional and personal parts of her life.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of part

Verb

The Break Will Not Be Even Once the trigger fires, the productivity break will not distribute evenly across the world.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The foundation has raised more than $30,000 to be awarded in scholarships and $26,000 to be distributed to community causes.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribute

Noun

The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Both the Haines and Beazley incidents have raised concerns about the safety of female politicians, who account for a growing proportion of lawmakers in Australian parliaments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026