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
This power couple includes a rounded paddle brush for preliminary detangling and a wide-toothed comb to help distribute hair products in the shower.
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Annie Blackman, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
About Fox Corporation Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, Tubi Media Group, FOX Entertainment, and FOX Television Stations.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In July, artisan-style bread distributed to Walmart and Kroger stores was recalled for undeclared nut allergens due to a change in the product's packaging.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Kennedy has now signed off on the recommendation to remove thimerosal from influenza vaccines distributed in the U.S.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
About Fox Corporation Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, Tubi Media Group, FOX Entertainment, and FOX Television Stations.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In July, artisan-style bread distributed to Walmart and Kroger stores was recalled for undeclared nut allergens due to a change in the product's packaging.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Kennedy has now signed off on the recommendation to remove thimerosal from influenza vaccines distributed in the U.S.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribute
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The lockbox is fireproof and waterproof and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 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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Also, consider the standard size of laptop sleeves and the space allotted by an average laptop carrier when choosing screen size.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Likewise, in Midwestern Enterprises, Inc. v. Stenehjem, the North Dakota Supreme Court addressed a telephone card vending machine that dispensed a two-minute telephone card, plus a chance to win up to $500 in cash for every dollar paid.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The feeders will dispense between four and six pounds of food for the carp four times a day, and commercial fishers contracted by the Minnesota DNR will fish the surrounding area Aug. 4-8, Sept. 2-5 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The French 23-year-old went into the tournament ranked No. 136, but went all the way to the semifinals after coming through qualifying.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Longhorns enter the season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press and coaches polls.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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About 145 fire personnel were assigned to the Bronco Fire, according to the team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Preeti and her baby were assigned one of the program’s ten beds in the next room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fiber connections provide fast and reliable service, often preferred for households with many devices or heavy streaming and gaming use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to an analysis provided to me by Datassential, a food-and-beverage-industry consultancy, more than half of American consumers are likely to buy an item described as spicy, up from 39 percent in 2015.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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The team took apart the malaria problem and tried something new: detect the wingbeat frequency—to distinguish it from other insects—of a female Anopheles in flight and shoot it down.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In which case, language couldn’t have been the distinguishing factor in our species’ triumph over all others.—
Madeleine Beekman
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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By understanding geographic differences, companies can strategically allocate resources to better serve their customers.—
Nancy Clark,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The final tally allocated 2,076 shares at $250 each, 173 shares at $2,500 each, 148 shares at $5,000 each and154 shares at $25,000 each, according to the filing.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Distribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribute. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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