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
On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby.
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Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Agents later determined the transactions were between Edwards and a man in the United Kingdom, who was arrested and later convicted for distributing the materials through Telegram and other apps.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney’s rivals not only include traditional media conglomerates like Comcast that make their money by producing and distributing films and TV shows, but streaming giants such as Netflix that have transformed the way that people watch them.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Acknowledging the suffering, the government in January began distributing payments of 10 million rials a month each to some 70 million people, about 75% of the population, to spend on food.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Freudy Guerrero-LaChapel faces charges of trafficking and distributing a class A drug.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Price is riding above both moving averages, which tells you institutions are accumulating, not distributing.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Practicing medicine is not a job merely distributing treatments and procedures — it is dedicated to the service of others whose trust must be earned.
—Lois Snyder Sulmasy, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
Disney is distributing the film via 20th’s long-standing relationship with New Regency.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Agents later determined the transactions were between Edwards and a man in the United Kingdom, who was arrested and later convicted for distributing the materials through Telegram and other apps.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney’s rivals not only include traditional media conglomerates like Comcast that make their money by producing and distributing films and TV shows, but streaming giants such as Netflix that have transformed the way that people watch them.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Acknowledging the suffering, the government in January began distributing payments of 10 million rials a month each to some 70 million people, about 75% of the population, to spend on food.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Freudy Guerrero-LaChapel faces charges of trafficking and distributing a class A drug.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Price is riding above both moving averages, which tells you institutions are accumulating, not distributing.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Practicing medicine is not a job merely distributing treatments and procedures — it is dedicated to the service of others whose trust must be earned.
—Lois Snyder Sulmasy, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
Disney is distributing the film via 20th’s long-standing relationship with New Regency.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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The industry says classifying EWA as a loan could have the perverse effect of sending consumers back to higher-cost, risky alternatives such as payday loans or pawn shops by imposing unnecessary restrictions, such as mandatory fees, interest charges and credit reporting requirements.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Households with incomes under $75,000 are allocating less on discretionary categories like travel and experiences than in 2019, while those above $150,000 are allotting more, according to a Bank of America report released last month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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As for the new tunnel, slim it down by dispensing with outmoded technology that the rest of the world has abandoned like bench walls and, most critically, change the alignment of the tunnel.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Destined for the landfill after a few years of dispensing mediocre coffee.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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An additional hurdle is that Mojtaba is not a high-ranking cleric and has no official role in the regime.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Israeli officials told The Associated Press that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in the attack, along with other high-ranking military officials.—
Suman Naishadham,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Plus, devices worn on the body instead of being tucked away in a pocket may be able to understand context from one’s surroundings through cameras, microphones and other sensors, providing more information to tailor answers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The Dean is acutely aware of accessibility needs and ensures every guest feels welcome through its partnership with Mobility Mogo, providing full transparency on accessibility features, complete with measurements and photos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Authorities asked anyone who recognizes the clothing worn by the individual, or who can identify any distinguishing characteristics, including the person’s gait, to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773- 5070 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Harvard was doing its job of distinguishing me from my parents.—
Lloyd Blankfein,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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That's how professional investors think about allocating capital.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other proposals included allocating lottery odds based on two-year records, extending the lottery pool to include play-in teams and flattening odds across the board.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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