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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Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 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
Film Frame also distributes Thai and international films in Thailand, recently including Malaysian titles Blood Brothers and Ejen Ali The Movie 2.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Its spray feature distributes its water very evenly, unlike some competitors, which can overly dampen a particular area or even drip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.
—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
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
Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 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
Film Frame also distributes Thai and international films in Thailand, recently including Malaysian titles Blood Brothers and Ejen Ali The Movie 2.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Its spray feature distributes its water very evenly, unlike some competitors, which can overly dampen a particular area or even drip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.
—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
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
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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Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Colombia ranks second, offering a mix of lively cities and a relatively low cost of living.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In cases where players continue to receive paychecks beyond May 1 for a regular season that is concluded by then—as in the NBA—Forbes assigns the full season of salary.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Riverwork, only her second novel after a lifetime of ludic, elliptical poetry, assigns itself an essentially recuperative and archival undertaking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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And this minimal processing is what distinguishes whole grain pasta from traditional white or refined pasta, which is typically made from refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the bran and germ.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 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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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 25 May. 2026.
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