1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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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
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as in dispensed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributed
To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The film will be distributed by Diaphana in France and Bitters End in Japan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The affected products, sold under brands such as Flavor Fresh, House Recipe, and Katy’s Kitchen, were distributed across 40 states through major food distributors.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Already counting on the support of specialists like Campomarzio70, Crème de la Crème and Haker, as well as being distributed at fashion destinations like Antonia in Milan, the brand aims to reach 100 wholesale doors by the end of 2026.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The film will be distributed by Diaphana in France and Bitters End in Japan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The affected products, sold under brands such as Flavor Fresh, House Recipe, and Katy’s Kitchen, were distributed across 40 states through major food distributors.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Already counting on the support of specialists like Campomarzio70, Crème de la Crème and Haker, as well as being distributed at fashion destinations like Antonia in Milan, the brand aims to reach 100 wholesale doors by the end of 2026.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributed
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The World Health Organization has classified it as a probable carcinogen.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Royce Williams, who is eligible to receive the Medal of Honor for his 1952 dogfight against seven Soviet MiGs, which was classified top secret for more than 50 years.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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UConn adjusted its ticket policy, allowing students to transfer tickets to try to get a screaming head connected to a fanny in every seat allotted by a ticket.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Michigan school districts are allotted six days that can be used to cancel school for emergency reasons including fog, snow, power outages and other emergencies.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once dispensed, the airy propellants in the formula expand and then evaporate, giving the roots a subtle lift as your hair dries.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beverage director Silvia Fridegotto is overseeing the spot’s bar program, which includes the Central Bar, the ground-level bar that includes a self-serve beer wall where dozens of rotating beers can be dispensed.—
Helen Freund,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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These two teams ranked 31st and 32nd in the NHL on the power play at the Olympic break, but both clubs scored with the extra man in this one.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Reading comprehension among California’s fourth-graders ranked 37th among the states in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Right-hander Alex Carrillo was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday afternoon, and left-handers Anderson Severino and Matt Turner were assigned to minor league camp.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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For more reliable and consistent record-keeping, meteorologists have divided the year into four seasons and assigned three calendar months to each season.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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However, no official confirmation has been provided to support that claim.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The casualty figures provided by either side could not be independently confirmed.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The 15 largest cities were grouped in the same category and ranked, adjusting for factors such as population size.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Conversely, succulents, cacti, and other plants from arid climates can be grouped in a drier part of the home.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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Allowances are created by the CARB and are allocated to the state’s regulated companies, including refineries, through a combination of free allocations, state-run auctions, and trades on the carbon market.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the tax deduction is immediate, the funds can be allocated to charities later.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Distributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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