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
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
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Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Jones has mentioned the possibility of re-distributing some of the draft capital acquired in the Micah Parsons trade in order to add defensive help ahead of the deadline.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2025
The Dual Knit Band appears to be the best of both worlds, potentially better distributing the weight of the headset and resolving one of the biggest complaints about the Vision Pro's design.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Baker & Taylor had made plans to exit the business of distributing books wholesale to retailers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
But the key question for jurors will ultimately be whether the Angels knew that their employee was distributing drugs to players and therefore have some responsibility for Skaggs’ death.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Jones has mentioned the possibility of re-distributing some of the draft capital acquired in the Micah Parsons trade in order to add defensive help ahead of the deadline.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2025
The Dual Knit Band appears to be the best of both worlds, potentially better distributing the weight of the headset and resolving one of the biggest complaints about the Vision Pro's design.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Baker & Taylor had made plans to exit the business of distributing books wholesale to retailers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
But the key question for jurors will ultimately be whether the Angels knew that their employee was distributing drugs to players and therefore have some responsibility for Skaggs’ death.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prefer to set strict rules allotting only a handful of visitors each morning?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the idea of parachuting into a writers’ room, dispensing high-level feedback, then moving on to the next?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Almost every Republican senator signed a letter demanding the FDA reconsider its approval and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last season, the Horned Frogs were one of the worst shooting teams from behind the arc, ranking 340th in the nation at 30 percent (195-for-650).—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite its relatively high cost of living, Orlando remains a hot spot for retirees, ranking as the ninth-most affordable city for homemaker services and the 20th for adult day health care.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Don't give your friend the extra task of assigning you a task.—
Marielle Segarra,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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On July 29, the Red Sox tried again, signing six-year veteran Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Worcester.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, such as BlackSky and Maxar, are providing their own electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery—that is, images in the visible and infrared light spectrums—commercially.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report has the exclusive on the launch, providing American buyers first access to one of South America’s most ambitious luxury residential projects.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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California law allows health care districts to transfer their assets to management corporations, but allocating 50% or more, as determined by a fair market value analysis, requires a public vote.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result of a series of fiscal and appropriations committees overseeing government budgets, the process of allocating and approving funds is convoluted, Bilmes said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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