1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
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
The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Carter said Second Harvest distributes nearly 88 million pounds of food annually to 24 counties in the Carolinas.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
About 1 in 8 Americans receive food assistance from SNAP, which distributes monthly benefits for groceries to low-income families in need of support.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Researchers validated the structure using finite element method (FEM) simulations to check how stress distributes during bending.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The state distributes funding largely based on average daily attendance, but school districts can avoid potentially being penalized for low attendance because of events that impact the health, safety or welfare of students.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
Unlike the classical Internet, which transmits bits, the Quantum Internet distributes qubits through entanglement and teleportation, enabling capabilities beyond anything conventional systems can achieve.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
In the South Bay, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distributes food and resources to low-income residents.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Carter said Second Harvest distributes nearly 88 million pounds of food annually to 24 counties in the Carolinas.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
About 1 in 8 Americans receive food assistance from SNAP, which distributes monthly benefits for groceries to low-income families in need of support.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Researchers validated the structure using finite element method (FEM) simulations to check how stress distributes during bending.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The state distributes funding largely based on average daily attendance, but school districts can avoid potentially being penalized for low attendance because of events that impact the health, safety or welfare of students.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
Unlike the classical Internet, which transmits bits, the Quantum Internet distributes qubits through entanglement and teleportation, enabling capabilities beyond anything conventional systems can achieve.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
In the South Bay, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distributes food and resources to low-income residents.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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The ratings group classifies 17 Republican Senate seats as solid Republican, with only two likely Republican and one as leans Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aid organizations say the reasoning appears to be used to refer to a wide variety of comments the Israeli government classifies as antisemitic.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For a simulation game, their teacher assigns Annabelle and Morgan to lead two different groups.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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The program provides as much as $298 monthly for a single person to $1,756 for a family of eight.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The company has previously said that producing in the Asian nation provides a 25-percent cost advantage when stacked against its production efforts in the Central America region.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The combination of global expertise and local craftsmanship distinguishes Thailand’s offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Backed by data purporting to show that Drake, in particular, has benefitted from billions of fake streams, the lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning a blind eye to exploitation of its payout model, which allocates royalties to artists based on their share of total streaming volume.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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The budget, which will be finalized in November, allocates $2 million for repairs.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 39% of recipients are children and adolescents under 18, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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