1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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as in allots
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 dispenses
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributes
Gas and diesel taxes contribute 83 percent of the approximately $64 billion that the Highway Trust Fund distributes every year.
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Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
On the other side, a Quaker distributes tomahawks to Indigenous men from a barrel marked IP (Israel Pemberton).
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Professional development is a focal point for Magazines Canada, and the association distributes educational resources, hosts events, and provides financial assistance to eligible member magazines.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 26 May 2026
November Books is a small Israeli nonprofit that distributes its books mostly through independent bookstores.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Delia Anderson, who runs the Economic Opportunity Agency, a nonprofit that distributes aid in 10 Arkansas counties, says electricity is just one of many expenses that families are having to juggle.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
The High-Cost program specifically distributes funding to telecommunications providers in rural and remote areas to not only deploy their services but also keep prices down for local consumers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Based in Jersey City, NJ the organization advocates for menstrual health legislation, facilitates educational workshops and distributes free menstrual health products to those in need.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
On the other side, a Quaker distributes tomahawks to Indigenous men from a barrel marked IP (Israel Pemberton).
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Professional development is a focal point for Magazines Canada, and the association distributes educational resources, hosts events, and provides financial assistance to eligible member magazines.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 26 May 2026
November Books is a small Israeli nonprofit that distributes its books mostly through independent bookstores.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Delia Anderson, who runs the Economic Opportunity Agency, a nonprofit that distributes aid in 10 Arkansas counties, says electricity is just one of many expenses that families are having to juggle.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
The High-Cost program specifically distributes funding to telecommunications providers in rural and remote areas to not only deploy their services but also keep prices down for local consumers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Based in Jersey City, NJ the organization advocates for menstrual health legislation, facilitates educational workshops and distributes free menstrual health products to those in need.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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The World Health Organization (WHO) formally classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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To reach customers in an effective way, target marketing considers the differences among customers and classifies them according to their similar needs and preferences.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The World Economic Forum now ranks misinformation and disinformation among the most significant short-term risks facing the global economy.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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This park also ranks high with visitors and sees just over 600,000 travelers annually.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Trust for Public Land assigns each city a park score ranging from zero to 100 points, based on five factors, including park access, park acreage, and amenities.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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But much of what distinguishes it as the home of the Chiefs, from the GEHA Field sponsorship and other customary advertising to iconography including the Ring of Honor, will be muted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The council’s budget allocates $9,000 for conferences and all items related to attending them.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Supporting oyster harvesters In response to the economic distress caused by the tumultuous oyster harvesting season, Maryland passed a bill establishing the Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, which allocates $2 million from the 2027 budget.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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