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
Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.
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Jeff Marks,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 May 2026
It’s made in France from durable Burgundian clay, which slowly and uniformly distributes heat.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
No one is overlooked by Johnson, who regularly distributes family meal tickets while administering chemotherapy to patients on other units.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The event presents work in 10 languages and is supported by the BFI Audience Projects Fund, which distributes National Lottery funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Currently, the city distributes services across a fragmented system with minimal oversight.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The contoured footbed distributes pressure more evenly, so your feet are less likely to feel fatigued after a long day.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Alongside Metcalf, Kennedy’s suit names Shannon Sharpe’s media company, Shay Shay Media, and All Time Sports, which distributes Johnson’s show with the Hall of Fame tight end.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Jeff Marks,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 May 2026
It’s made in France from durable Burgundian clay, which slowly and uniformly distributes heat.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
No one is overlooked by Johnson, who regularly distributes family meal tickets while administering chemotherapy to patients on other units.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The event presents work in 10 languages and is supported by the BFI Audience Projects Fund, which distributes National Lottery funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Currently, the city distributes services across a fragmented system with minimal oversight.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The contoured footbed distributes pressure more evenly, so your feet are less likely to feel fatigued after a long day.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Alongside Metcalf, Kennedy’s suit names Shannon Sharpe’s media company, Shay Shay Media, and All Time Sports, which distributes Johnson’s show with the Hall of Fame tight end.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs from Schedule I to Schedule V based on their potential for abuse, addictiveness and medical use.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Armstrong reported the directive explicitly classifies the approval of municipal ordinances as nonpartisan political activity — a category the directive does not prohibit military members from engaging in.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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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Kamara ranks seventh for take-ons per 90 minutes among Premier League midfielders and fourth for fouls suffered.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Austin, Texas ranks third in the nation, but despite high costs of flights to get into the city.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Commencing an investigation, Bernal unwittingly assigns Dahlia and his nephew Charlie, an ex-cop and Dahlia’s ex-lover, leading to a fraught reunion.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Ontology not only integrates with a wide range of applications, datasets, virtual tables, and models, but also provides the real-world objects and logic needed to run a large enterprise.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Lexington is the epicenter of western North Carolina barbecue (also known as Piedmont style), which distinguishes itself from the other half of the state by adding ketchup to its signature sweet and tangy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Differentiating factors What distinguishes Cohen most from his competitors is his nuanced understanding of state mandates.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Nebraska, a solidly Republican state, allocates its Electoral College votes by congressional district, instead of winner-take-all, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one electoral vote in the presidential election.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The agency allocates funds from state tax-exempt bonds to endeavors such as affordable housing projects.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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