1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
as in allotting
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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3
as in dispensing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributing
Spencer Mello will be charged with trafficking, distributing, and possession offenses as well as Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Act.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
By distributing model development and compute power globally, the network aims to reduce reliance on large tech companies while also addressing concerns about bias, censorship, and single points of failure.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to hazing and assault, the lawsuit also alleged several Title IX violations and said the defendants committed several other offenses including false imprisonment, stalking, child pornography, and distributing lewd and obscene materials.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
As of state legislation passed in 2024, creating or distributing non-consensual pornographic deepfakes is a misdemeanor offense in Indiana.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Pitaro went on to note that he’s not necessarily convinced that big tech is looking to disenfranchise any of the old-school media partners who’ve been distributing live sports for as long as anyone can remember.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If National Public Radio had begun distributing Bibles and handguns, well, people would have wanted to talk and write about that, too.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
This is how Cintas Acuario was born in the late 1980s — a label that, without any formal facilities, gained a reputation thanks to its founder’s knack for promoting and marketing his artists’ music by distributing it to small shops in the area and in Tijuana, across the Mexican border.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Lionsgate is distributing the movie domestically, while Universal handles the global launch.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
By distributing model development and compute power globally, the network aims to reduce reliance on large tech companies while also addressing concerns about bias, censorship, and single points of failure.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to hazing and assault, the lawsuit also alleged several Title IX violations and said the defendants committed several other offenses including false imprisonment, stalking, child pornography, and distributing lewd and obscene materials.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
As of state legislation passed in 2024, creating or distributing non-consensual pornographic deepfakes is a misdemeanor offense in Indiana.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Pitaro went on to note that he’s not necessarily convinced that big tech is looking to disenfranchise any of the old-school media partners who’ve been distributing live sports for as long as anyone can remember.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If National Public Radio had begun distributing Bibles and handguns, well, people would have wanted to talk and write about that, too.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
This is how Cintas Acuario was born in the late 1980s — a label that, without any formal facilities, gained a reputation thanks to its founder’s knack for promoting and marketing his artists’ music by distributing it to small shops in the area and in Tijuana, across the Mexican border.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Lionsgate is distributing the movie domestically, while Universal handles the global launch.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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Delays in classifying more illnesses hurt people, Tom O'Connor said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The court forbade companies from classifying workers as independent contractors except in narrow circumstances.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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Then hit the autofill button, and the nozzle lowers down to just over the rim of the glass and starts dispensing.—
PCMag Staff,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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From interactive games to snuffle mats and treat-dispensing toys, there are plenty of puzzles out there on the market.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ragusa is the highest-ranking female member of the fire department in uniform.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers entered Sunday ranking fourth in the percentage of runners that eventually score.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Just a week ago, markets were assigning only a modest chance for three cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, some English classes are assigning just three books a year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, advocates say that the two are complementary, with SMRs providing dependable power that can adjust to inherently variable energy sources such as wind and solar power.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships bitBiome has already found success with a number of partners including Ajinomoto, a Japanese company that has been providing enzymes to the food processing industry for many decades.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kraft Heinz also had trouble distinguishing its products from cheaper store brands.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hope to see more distinguishing benefits down the road.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The traditional approach of allocating and maintaining static IP blocks or physical routing infrastructure is hard to justify in a world where users, applications and compliance zones span continents—and services can spin up and down in minutes.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) was created under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and started allocating credits nationwide a year later.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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