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
The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.
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Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
But before taking the field at PNC Park against the Dodgers Tuesday night, some of the team spent the afternoon at Pittsburgh Arsenal in Lawrenceville, meeting students and staff and distributing boxes of food.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
According to Plasencia's plea agreement, the former physician admitted to distributing 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges and syringes to Perry and the actor's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, between September 30, 2023, and October 12, 2023.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Bamba distribution was coordinated by UJA, which was a sponsor of the parade, and the nonprofit group Met Council, which will also be distributing bags across their network of food pantries.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
With 48 nations competing for the first time in World Cup history, distributing matches across three countries was the logical move.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This promotes long-term growth by distributing organic matter that makes the soil particles more stable, improving aeration, drainage, and root penetration.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
This week, Becerra ordered Lee to file a brief under seal by Monday informing the judge of her plans to sue third parties with the aim of recovering money for investors and distributing it fairly among them.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
But before taking the field at PNC Park against the Dodgers Tuesday night, some of the team spent the afternoon at Pittsburgh Arsenal in Lawrenceville, meeting students and staff and distributing boxes of food.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
According to Plasencia's plea agreement, the former physician admitted to distributing 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges and syringes to Perry and the actor's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, between September 30, 2023, and October 12, 2023.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Bamba distribution was coordinated by UJA, which was a sponsor of the parade, and the nonprofit group Met Council, which will also be distributing bags across their network of food pantries.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
With 48 nations competing for the first time in World Cup history, distributing matches across three countries was the logical move.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This promotes long-term growth by distributing organic matter that makes the soil particles more stable, improving aeration, drainage, and root penetration.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
This week, Becerra ordered Lee to file a brief under seal by Monday informing the judge of her plans to sue third parties with the aim of recovering money for investors and distributing it fairly among them.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 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
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The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The Lebanese army said several of its soldiers, including a high-ranking officer, were killed in an Israeli strike.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Olivia Dean Scores the Highest Return The highest-ranking returning favorite on this week's Streaming Songs chart comes from Olivia Dean.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In comparison, this effect was roughly half to three quarters as large as that of assigning a student to a class with seven fewer students per teacher.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Kevin Carter / Getty Images Reports also allege that the district requires teachers to consider race when assigning classes and to provide differing levels of academic support based on race.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Once your baby arrives, preventive steps include ensuring a healthy skin barrier to prevent easy access for triggers to enter the body and providing effective allergy care to reduce the risk of asthma developing.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Maintaining proper moisture and providing well-draining soil are essential to avoiding these diseases.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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This isn’t to say any of these teams would have challenged eventual champion LSU; the point is that distinguishing between teams 10 and 20 for inclusion in a 16-team CFP is virtually impossible.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The first distinguishing feature is the nature of the problem being attacked.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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These features help give you an idea of your most up-to-date financial status without spending much time manually logging information or allocating every dollar.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The new entity–which encompasses 25 investment companies and platforms and over 250 group subsidiaries–will expand its global footprint by allocating capital across public and private markets.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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