1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students
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as in dispenses
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributes
Mark Montefiore and Kara Haflidson are executive producers with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer for New Metric Media, which also distributes the series internationally.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
No matter how May distributes minutes, Michigan will have at least one elite rim protector on the floor.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Edwards also gave to Shalom Farms, a nonprofit farm and food justice organization in Richmond that distributes over 400,000 servings of fresh produce annually.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Beta Fiction Spain produces and distributes in Spain.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
But in many cases, such as with Medicaid, the federal government first directs money to state agencies, like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which adds state dollars and distributes the combined funding to eligible recipients.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
At present, most new H-1B visas are awarded via a lottery system in which employers submit applications to USCIS, which then distributes the visas.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Ash & Elm currently distributes to more than 40 states.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in your home, while the internet is the global connection itself.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
No matter how May distributes minutes, Michigan will have at least one elite rim protector on the floor.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Edwards also gave to Shalom Farms, a nonprofit farm and food justice organization in Richmond that distributes over 400,000 servings of fresh produce annually.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Beta Fiction Spain produces and distributes in Spain.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
But in many cases, such as with Medicaid, the federal government first directs money to state agencies, like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which adds state dollars and distributes the combined funding to eligible recipients.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
At present, most new H-1B visas are awarded via a lottery system in which employers submit applications to USCIS, which then distributes the visas.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Ash & Elm currently distributes to more than 40 states.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in your home, while the internet is the global connection itself.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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Sabato's Crystal Ball also classifies the race as leaning toward Republicans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau assigns StubHub an F rating with 72 unresolved complaints.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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What distinguishes us is our meticulous work regarding every segment of the industry.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The technology identifies flight paths, distinguishes between real warheads and decoys, and provides information to guide interception systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each fiscal year, Congress allocates funding for federal agencies to operate.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Through Proposition 64, the state allocates a portion of marijuana tax revenue to community organizations.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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As judge, a position that also administers county finances, Skeet had overseen a remarkable period of development.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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