Synonyms of distributed

distributed

verb

past tense of distribute

1

as in classified

to arrange or assign according to type

distribute the assignments according to seniority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classified
• ranked
• grouped
• distinguished
• relegated
• placed
• separated
• graded
• categorized
• sorted
• organized
• typed
• identified
• listed
• filed
• digested
• recognized
• codified
• classed
• compartmentalized
• ranged
• assorted
• compartmented
• pegged
• referred
• ordered
• cataloged
• disposed
• culled
• broke down
• alphabetized
• indexed
• systematized
• arrayed
• marshaled
• drew up
• clustered
• shelved
• screened
• sifted
• clumped
• reclassified
• pigeonholed
• winnowed
• regrouped
• sieved
• set
• colligated
• subcategorized
• recategorized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumped
• scrambled
• confused
• mixed (up)
• jumbled
• disarranged
• misclassified
• missorted
• mistyped

2

as in allotted

to give as a share or portion

committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allotted
• assigned
• allocated
• apportioned
• divided
• allowed
• rationed
• gave
• dispensed
• measured
• administered
• lotted
• granted
• split
• awarded
• dealt
• shared (out)
• donated
• handed out
• prorated
• metered
• reserved
• contributed
• redistributed
• earmarked
• accorded
• meted (out)
• portioned
• doled out
• parted
• admeasured
• reallocated
• reassigned
• parceled (out)
• reapportioned
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• retained
• deprived (of)
• kept
• withheld
• appropriated
• confiscated
• begrudged
• stinted
• arrogated

3

as in dispensed

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals

distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispensed
• provided
• allocated
• divided
• administered
• supplied
• donated
• assigned
• apportioned
• furnished
• handed out
• shared
• prorated
• issued
• doled out
• dealt (out)
• circulated
• redistributed
• contributed
• portioned
• meted (out)
• spread
• allotted
• disseminated
• split
• disbursed
• parceled (out)
• dispersed
• appropriated
• proportioned
• measured (out)
• scattered
• shared (out)
• rationed
• bestowed
• set
• allowed
• pledged
• divvied (up)
• admeasured
• lotted
• parted
• reallocated
• dished out
• dolloped (out)
• reapportioned
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• withheld
• rejected
• refused
• disallowed
• declined
• deprived (of)
• misallocated
• pinched
• begrudged
• stinted
• skimped
• niggled (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distributed

The group has constructed more than 820 all-terrain wheelchairs; fabricated 900 orthotics and prosthetics; and distributed more than 740 hearing aids. — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The decline in applications was unevenly distributed across institutions, with data suggesting a larger cushion for the most competitive universities than for those with a lower global profile. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Even if that money were distributed to the other 29 teams, that's $2 million per team, per year, at best. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention connected the outbreak to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The Federal Drug Administration has upgraded a recall on frozen blueberries distributed at Publix stores to Class 1, the highest risk level. — Eva Flowe, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

The film is bing distributed in Sweden by Scanbox Entertainment. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Crowds gathered on the top three decks of the ship, observing the sun through special eclipse glasses that had been distributed the previous evening. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The company said its network reaches more than 700 million viewers in India and is distributed in over 150 countries. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026