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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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
Salvador Plasencia, a former physician, was sentenced in December to 30 months in prison for illegally distributing ketamine to Perry and his assistant.
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In her plea agreement, Sangha admitted to knowingly distributing ketamine to Perry, whose struggles with drug addiction and numerous rehab visits were well documented.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Variety understands the event is an official collaboration between Universal Pictures, who are distributing the film internationally, and Jackson’s estate.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
By distributing the extraction across many systems simultaneously, the attacker reduced the risk of triggering an alert.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Willie Quinerly, 42, was arrested and charged with trafficking and distributing a Class B substance.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fan also oscillates at a 70-degree angle and can cover a large portion of the room, distributing cool air throughout.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Austin Turner, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In her plea agreement, Sangha admitted to knowingly distributing ketamine to Perry, whose struggles with drug addiction and numerous rehab visits were well documented.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Variety understands the event is an official collaboration between Universal Pictures, who are distributing the film internationally, and Jackson’s estate.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
By distributing the extraction across many systems simultaneously, the attacker reduced the risk of triggering an alert.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Willie Quinerly, 42, was arrested and charged with trafficking and distributing a Class B substance.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fan also oscillates at a 70-degree angle and can cover a large portion of the room, distributing cool air throughout.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even though peptides can’t legally be used by compounders, many were dispensing the drugs because the FDA has been lax in enforcing its regulations.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
3 Apr. 2026
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The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Back in the day, only high ranking officers could ascend the staircase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Tigers finished 14th in the SEC standings, but analytically showed strength in key offensive categories, ranking first in the conference and 17th nationally in free throw percentage, while also placing top five in the SEC in both 3-pointers attempted and 3-point percentage.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.—
Brandon Kaipo Moningka,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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For example, they might be classified by the number of rulers, thus distinguishing government by one (as in a monarchy or a tyranny) from government by the few (in an aristocracy or oligarchy) and from government by the many (as in a democracy).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Defenders can have a hard time distinguishing an intruder from a normal administrator in a busy environment, especially when the intruder is deliberately trying to make their actions look like ordinary activity.—
William Akoto,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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So, allocating 75 basis points of one’s portfolio to such a trade would cut the pain of a decline of more than 12% from here in half.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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