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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Excitement over cooling inflation and soon-to-be interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve have investors reallocating their funds to equities in sectors that have struggled in the tougher macroeconomic environment of the last few years.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 25 July 2024
Guthrie explained that the amendment, should it be passed by residents, would lead to disputes on the council regarding where to reallocate funds.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
They were stripped of their team medal in 2010, after the age falsification came to light, and the medal was reallocated to the U.S. team.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
However, Marsh said that there has been zero talk of raising taxes and all increases in educational financial support will be reallocated from somewhere else in the budget.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
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Laura Bratton, Quartz, 25 July 2024
Guthrie explained that the amendment, should it be passed by residents, would lead to disputes on the council regarding where to reallocate funds.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
They were stripped of their team medal in 2010, after the age falsification came to light, and the medal was reallocated to the U.S. team.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
However, Marsh said that there has been zero talk of raising taxes and all increases in educational financial support will be reallocated from somewhere else in the budget.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reallocate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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