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
Tip Toe is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also distributes the show internationally.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
South County Assistance Network, based in Anne Arundel County, distributes food to individual families once every 30 days to help ease the load of food costs.
—Mayah Nachman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
It’s made from lightweight carbon steel, which quickly brings water to a boil and evenly distributes heat throughout to keep food and liquids warm.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Tossing the grated Parmesan into the salad distributes it evenly, while shaving some on top adds a final, salty burst.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The live feed comes through the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center, which monitors earthquakes and distributes seismic information through an application programming interface (API).
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 10 June 2026
The Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes oil revenues annually to state residents and is the closest domestic model, operates at the state level with a straightforward asset base.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The city typically mails out more than 22,000 copies to residents and distributes about 2,000 copies at city facilities.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
South County Assistance Network, based in Anne Arundel County, distributes food to individual families once every 30 days to help ease the load of food costs.
—Mayah Nachman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
It’s made from lightweight carbon steel, which quickly brings water to a boil and evenly distributes heat throughout to keep food and liquids warm.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Tossing the grated Parmesan into the salad distributes it evenly, while shaving some on top adds a final, salty burst.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The live feed comes through the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center, which monitors earthquakes and distributes seismic information through an application programming interface (API).
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 10 June 2026
The Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes oil revenues annually to state residents and is the closest domestic model, operates at the state level with a straightforward asset base.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The city typically mails out more than 22,000 copies to residents and distributes about 2,000 copies at city facilities.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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The software analyzes incoming sensor data and automatically classifies potential threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The gray-market vendors selling vials for $300 to $600 each, as reported by the Associated Press, operate outside that process regardless of how the FDA classifies the underlying substance.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 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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According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Like a vending machine that dispenses Hot Wheels instead of Coca-Cola.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Take a look team history, players to watch and where FIFA ranks both teams.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The market currently assigns about a 41% probability rates are unchanged at year-end, with a 42% chance of one quarter-point hike and 14% of a 50 basis point increase, according to CME FedWatch.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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What distinguishes Ryan is not simply his talent, but his unwavering dedication to meaningful, adventurous filmmaking.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The Legislature allocates funding to school districts largely based on average daily attendance.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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Currently, the government allocates weekly subsidies to avoid passing on the rising cost of fuel to the population and prevent spiraling inflation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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