distributing

verb

present participle of distribute
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 Solana protocol Seasons aims to offer crypto stability by distributing gold, wrapped Bitcoin, and dollar tokens to holders. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 In recent weeks, the union turned its sights to Cook County, which is responsible for collecting and distributing property tax dollars. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Last session Brownlee Paige also voted in favor of distributing funding to other counties and giving residents the ability to issue a protest petition to dispute specific property tax increases, according to her voting record. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Some face up to 40 years for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 31 July 2026 In June, the city secured a preliminary injunction barring GLAZA from retaining or distributing the endowment after its operating agreement with the zoo expired last year. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 This allows any developer to continue distributing apps in these regions without verification, though users there won’t benefit from the enhanced security benefits of the program. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The church leader in charge of translating and distributing biblical literature around the world made an impassioned call for funds, likening the texts to life-giving rain. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 The company was not distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of July 22. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
  1. classifying
  2. allotting
  3. dispensing
  4. ranking
  5. assigning
  6. providing
  7. distinguishing
  8. allocating
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  • There are also some questions about the legality of classifying current and future Florida homeowners differently.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Rather than classifying didymo as an invasive species, Taylor refers to the algae as a native species that has an invasive-like growth form.
    — Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
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  • Inevitably, team evil has cooler powers, like Sindel’s scream and Kung Lao’s hat of doom, but in addition to allotting an inordinate amount of its combat time to Shao Kahn, who’s just a hulking guy with a hammer, the movie’s big visual idea is characters blasting one another with beams.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.
    — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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  • In fact, three years ago, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies from dispensing seven peptide products over safety issues.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Raymond’s father and uncle founded Thrifty Drug Stores, the homegrown chain remembered with particular tenderness for dispensing ice cream in improbably perfect cylinders.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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  • Kauai, Hawaii, is a small island, and Brun, as a community leader, knew most of the high-ranking cops.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The cut holds atop the most important songs ranking in the United States, which combines streaming activity, purchases and radio airplay to show what the country is listening to.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranking
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  • That possibility helps explain why investors continue assigning Tesla a valuation that appears difficult to justify using conventional automotive metrics alone.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • To keep the plan from becoming another document that collects dust, the city has paired it with an implementation workbook assigning responsibilities, timelines and measurable actions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of assigning
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  • Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of providing
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  • Good decision-making under pressure is often just the discipline of distinguishing what is genuinely urgent from what merely feels urgent.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The company’s distinguishing advantage is a thick sauce with a right-from-the-garden taste.
    — Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of distinguishing
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  • In its 2025 report, the state auditor recommended that the Legislature consider allocating NAGPRA-specific funding to the university system which would come with conditions of compliance.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For example, shifting the Fed’s portfolio toward short-term Treasury bills and away from long-term bonds or mortgage-back securities could reduce market price distortion and limit the government’s role in allocating capital across sectors.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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