reassigns

verb

present tense third-person singular of reassign
as in reallocates

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  1. redistributes
  2. contributes
  3. donates
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  • This helps reduce the strain on recovering mothers and redistributes some of the care work that goes into raising children.
    — Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The welfare state increasingly redistributes away from those in need.
    — Chris Pope, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of redistributes
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  • The omission or downplaying of these facts contributes to public misinformation and undermines the defense of democracy.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • And a high degree of social fitness contributes to a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life, according to an ongoing 88-year-old Harvard University happiness study.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributes
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  • The metal floor donates electrons while the membrane pulls oxygen and moisture from the surrounding air to complete the circuit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Me+Em x The Booker Prizes reading lists will be available to buy from BookKind, an online bookshop that donates 10 percent of every order value to its charity partners, which include the Booker Prize Foundation.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Reassigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassigns. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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