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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Nikoel Hytrek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
If the corporation distributes some of its after-tax profits as dividends, shareholders may also pay tax on those dividends, which are generally reported on Schedule B of Form 1040.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The heat from the dryer activates a special coating on the sheets that distributes throughout the load, creating a soft, smooth surface.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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).
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Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
The city typically mails out more than 22,000 copies to residents and distributes about 2,000 copies at city facilities.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Nikoel Hytrek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
If the corporation distributes some of its after-tax profits as dividends, shareholders may also pay tax on those dividends, which are generally reported on Schedule B of Form 1040.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The heat from the dryer activates a special coating on the sheets that distributes throughout the load, creating a soft, smooth surface.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Tip Toe is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also distributes the show internationally.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 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
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 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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This is about a shape that classifies other shapes.
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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.
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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.
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The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
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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.
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Today, the resort city consistently ranks as one of the most expensive in Southern California with a median home price of more than $3 million.
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The state also ranks fourth in the nation for childhood poverty and hunger, according to Katie Ruth Camp, the organization's vice president of marketing and public relations.
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An organization that hires for potential and then assigns only narrow, low-risk work has not given potential a chance to prove itself.
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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.
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Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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That’s what distinguishes durable goods from nondurable goods like food, fuel, and other everyday necessities.
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In this precarious context, what distinguishes the Borgo Dialogues is not the setting or the speakers, but the formation of a community of practice.
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According to experts, a balanced portfolio usually allocates between 0% and 15% in precious metals, with most of this allocation being in gold.
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So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed.
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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