1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
as in to allot
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 to dispense
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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The pills distributed by this group contained fentanyl made or pressed to look like prescription Oxycontin pills, according to authorities.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of the Paramount+ markets.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 July 2025
If disease is already present, distributing grass clippings to other parts of the yard may make the disease more widespread.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Congress may imminently end public support for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, which distributes money to NPR and PBS.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of the Paramount+ markets.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 July 2025
If disease is already present, distributing grass clippings to other parts of the yard may make the disease more widespread.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Congress may imminently end public support for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, which distributes money to NPR and PBS.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribute
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The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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While their exact design and capabilities are classified, Keyhole satellites are believed to provide the sharpest images of any spy satellite in orbit.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Not coincidentally, Democratic congressional candidates received the bulk of AIPAC funding in 2024: 58.6 percent, as opposed to the 38.5 percent allotted to Republicans.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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As Purdue updates its plans, IU has allotted hundreds of millions of dollars to build multiple major facilities, including an 11-story School of Medicine building and a 4,500-seat athletics center, on its downtown campus in the next few years.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The director general of Gaza’s health ministry said the strike hit near a medical center dispensing children’s formula to women.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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As Dee and Dennis raced to loot their parents' house, Charlie, Frank, and Mac found that Philly strippers (including future stars Tiffany Haddish and Natasha Leggero) were moved to dispense free lap dances on guys in wheelchairs, a lightbulb moment that ignited the bond between Charlie and Frank.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Only the 2021 Atlanta Braves ranked worse than 20th in strikeout rate during the regular season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory ranks Florida among the top five states for solar potential.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.—
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CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Registration ensures everyone is accounted for, prevents duplication of efforts and allows coordinators to assign tasks efficiently, Mckell said.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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For now, sustainability reporting regulations only require companies to provide information.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The returning echoes are instantly analyzed by onboard AI to distinguish between debris, rocks, and soft tissue which would likely indicate a human body.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Goleman’s work popularized the idea that a high EQ could distinguish great leaders from merely smart ones.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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This involves planning your day in advance and allocating specific time slots for various tasks, meetings, and even breaks.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The legislation further militarizing the border by allocating resources for more police, military equipment and infrastructure.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Distribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribute. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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