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
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
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Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 1 June 2026
His organization distributes radio spots, posters, and information on hospital televisions meant to educate about the disease.
—Sarah Robbins, NPR, 31 May 2026
Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Rather than measuring how much content exists, teams are beginning to evaluate how much new, distinct value their content distributes relative to what the model already knows.
—Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The nature of digital content is its speed, which distributes mistakes instantaneously and globally.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Gas and diesel taxes contribute 83 percent of the approximately $64 billion that the Highway Trust Fund distributes every year.
—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
November Books is a small Israeli nonprofit that distributes its books mostly through independent bookstores.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 1 June 2026
His organization distributes radio spots, posters, and information on hospital televisions meant to educate about the disease.
—Sarah Robbins, NPR, 31 May 2026
Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Rather than measuring how much content exists, teams are beginning to evaluate how much new, distinct value their content distributes relative to what the model already knows.
—Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The nature of digital content is its speed, which distributes mistakes instantaneously and globally.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Gas and diesel taxes contribute 83 percent of the approximately $64 billion that the Highway Trust Fund distributes every year.
—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
November Books is a small Israeli nonprofit that distributes its books mostly through independent bookstores.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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Folklore, one of her four Album of the Year winners at the Grammys, also manages to settle on the Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts because of how Billboard classifies it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 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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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 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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Rick Adelman, who ranks 10th in NBA history with 1,042 wins, died on Monday.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Quarterback Peter Bourque, who ranks 82nd overall, is the headliner.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The league assigns electronic devices to employees to be used for work purposes, and teams ordinarily do the same with their employees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 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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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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As charging partner, ABB also provides all the facilities to replenish the Formula E cars between sessions.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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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