reallocate
verb
re·al·lo·cate
(ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 
reallocated; reallocating; reallocates
: to allocate (something) again: such as
a
: to apportion or distribute (something) in a new or different way
The best way to start an overhaul of the nation's statistical system would be to reallocate funds from the Agriculture Department to other agencies.—
Joseph Spiers
Joseph Spiers
b
: to earmark or designate (something) for a new or different purpose
In recent years, many local low-income housing units … have been demolished or reallocated to serve wealthier residents.—Hannah Russell
Hannah Russell
reallocation
noun
plural reallocations
… the reallocation of local property taxes from library budgets to school districts …
—Ruth Perry
Ruth Perry
The reallocation for overflow parking could take away as many as 75 spots from resident students during its allotted hours …
—Emma Reith
Emma Reith
Examples of reallocate in a Sentence
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Hours before the closing ceremony on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee announced in a statement that the bronze medal will be reallocated to Ana Barbosu of Romania following the court ruling.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
Net interest income fell 10% year over year as deposits declined and the interest paid for those deposits increased as customers reallocated cash into higher-yielding securities.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Advertisement Since its inception in 2020, Angel City has reallocated 10% of all sponsorship revenue to community initiatives and programs, putting more than $3.5 million directly into projects affecting nearly 160,000 Angelenos.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
Just over three-quarters of 334 eligible towns, cities and counties told the state to reallocate their shares to their region, rather than sending them a small amount to spend locally.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 July 2024
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
Net interest income fell 10% year over year as deposits declined and the interest paid for those deposits increased as customers reallocated cash into higher-yielding securities.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Advertisement Since its inception in 2020, Angel City has reallocated 10% of all sponsorship revenue to community initiatives and programs, putting more than $3.5 million directly into projects affecting nearly 160,000 Angelenos.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
Just over three-quarters of 334 eligible towns, cities and counties told the state to reallocate their shares to their region, rather than sending them a small amount to spend locally.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 July 2024
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reallocate. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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