as in to distribute
to divide (something) among a group in a different way
Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states. We need to redistribute the duties among ourselves; some of us are working too hard, and others are hardly working at all.
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Recent Examples of redistribute
And when those with money and influence decide to redistribute both?
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 May 2025
In January, South Africa enacted the Expropriation Act, which officials said could right the wrongs of apartheid by allowing the government to seize land and redistribute it in an effort to correct disparities in land ownership between non-white and white South Africans.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 May 2025
In January, South Africa enacted the Expropriation Act, which officials said could right the wrongs of apartheid by allowing the government to seize land and redistribute it in an effort to correct disparities in land ownership between non-white and white South Africans.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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Partnering with local community groups that already distribute these materials could increase your impact.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Subotica is producing for BBC Northern Ireland in association with BBC Comedy, Screen Ireland and RTÉ, with Avalon co-producing and distributing internationally.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Divided Society Finally, the uneven distribution of access to and benefits from humanoid technology could divide society even further.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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These changes, called genetic mutations, cause bone marrow cells to grow and divide too quickly.11 Experts don’t fully understand why these genetic mutations happen.—
Health,
Health,
24 May 2025
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Metro Transit: Since 2023, the transit agency has employed civilian Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP) agents to check fares, provide customers with information about transit schedules and social service programs, and issue administrative citations, which are non-criminal fines.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2025
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The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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Cleveland, which is already due to pay the luxury tax next season, might be forced to lose a role player such as Sam Merrill or Ty Jerome after allocating additional millions of dollars to Mobley.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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Garner and the Oscar winner, 52, who were married from 2005 to 2018, share three children: Violet, 16-year-old Seraphina and Samuel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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WorldWide Sumo is an immersive live entertainment company that celebrates Japanese culture by sharing the tradition of Sumo wrestling, Japanese music and art and food experiences.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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