1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
as in allotting
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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3
as in dispensing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributing
Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The confectionery, which is manufactured by Swiss firm Nestle, was stolen when the vehicle was distributing the bars along a route running from a factory in central Italy to Poland, KitKat said in a statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The new desire to see movies how the directors intended also ties in with the rise of interest in wanting to see movies from smaller distributing companies.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The new setup makes bringing in those outside, private dollars and distributing them to players a more seamless and aligned process — and can also blur the lines between revenue sharing, fundraising, sponsorships and over-the-cap NIL funds in advantageous ways.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The confectionery, which is manufactured by Swiss firm Nestle, was stolen when the vehicle was distributing the bars along a route running from a factory in central Italy to Poland, KitKat said in a statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The new desire to see movies how the directors intended also ties in with the rise of interest in wanting to see movies from smaller distributing companies.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The new setup makes bringing in those outside, private dollars and distributing them to players a more seamless and aligned process — and can also blur the lines between revenue sharing, fundraising, sponsorships and over-the-cap NIL funds in advantageous ways.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes House Bill 1117, which would require Maryland Medicaid and other state programs to cover monitoring devices by classifying them as medical equipment for individuals at higher risk of elopement.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-MA) blasted Republicans for bypassing typical House procedure and not giving the Senate deal a vote during the committee’s last-minute, Friday afternoon hearing.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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After removing three high-ranking deputies from the command staff, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has announced new promotions to assistant sheriff.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Per Alström, a researcher involved in the study, described the challenge of distinguishing the two species by conventional means.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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