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 Prosecutors have also had luck securing convictions by working with the Department of Justice to file federal charges for distributing fentanyl that later results in death. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Listening to earthquake victims For de Belleroche, WCK’s work goes beyond preparing and distributing meals. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 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 The fund reports raising roughly $60 million so far, distributing grants to 58 community organizations across 20 countries. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In the nation’s capital, DC Health is distributing masks to government personnel working outside, the department told CNN on Friday. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 In a news release, McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese discussed the mortal dangers of distributing fentanyl in the community. — Ceci Urbanski, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Beta is distributing internationally and Indigo Film is producing in collaboration with Rai Fiction. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 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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  • 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
  • The goal now is to get the children into foster care and eventually adopted, said officials, who are classifying the eldest as a minor despite being 18 because of her limitations.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 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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  • Again and again, Hartig’s GOP interlocutors seemed to be operating from a definition of a museum that sees its role as dispensing propaganda.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • Financial advisers aren't just dispensing help on investments and padding a nest egg anymore.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2026
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  • In alphabetical order, here are the top offensive linemen ahead of the Georgia high school football season, with ranking information from 247 Composite.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Shanahan has a 91-72 record in the regular season and playoffs for the 49ers, ranking third in franchise history in wins behind George Seifert (108) and Bill Walsh (102).
    — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
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  • But because researchers observed eating habits rather than assigning diets, the study could not prove the MIND diet itself prevented decline.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • While a boss may focus on assigning tasks, meeting deadlines and hitting performance goals, leaders think beyond their to-do lists.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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  • At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
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  • Key topics include creating effective budgets by distinguishing needs from wants, building emergency funds of 3-6 months' expenses, and choosing debt repayment strategies like snowball or avalanche.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Senior administration officials pushed back on the idea the new levies were crafted explicitly to replace earlier tariffs, distinguishing them from a universal, global rate.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of distinguishing
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  • Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • How the MyFirstEV program works Newsom signed Senate Bill 168 into law this month allocating $135 million for the MyFirstEV program; the funding will be matched by 13 major automakers combined.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
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