as in to distribute
to divide (something) among a group in a different way
Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states. We need to redistribute the duties among ourselves; some of us are working too hard, and others are hardly working at all.
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Recent Examples of redistribute
And how a prosperous society, facing no comparable threat, can hesitate to redistribute resources that are readily available.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
If his supporters are now redistributed across the left side of the field, the two progressive challengers who trailed him by just a few percentage points − billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer and former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter − will stand a better chance of advancing past the primary.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
While at least six Democrats are dipping into their campaign treasuries to redistribute Swalwell’s donations, others who have received checks from his PAC have not yet even issued statements condemning the allegations against him.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
If his supporters are now redistributed across the left side of the field, the two progressive challengers who trailed him by just a few percentage points − billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer and former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter − will stand a better chance of advancing past the primary.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
While at least six Democrats are dipping into their campaign treasuries to redistribute Swalwell’s donations, others who have received checks from his PAC have not yet even issued statements condemning the allegations against him.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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The first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The space is divided into six distinct environments, including a Dolby Atmos lounge for immersive, spatial audio, a gallery area for talks and panels, and a 'listening bar' where staff offer their own personal recommendations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Colbert grilled the former president on the topic dividing the city, baseball.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Now, Senate Republicans are pushing an immigration-enforcement funding bill through Congress that would allocate $1 billion of taxpayer dollars to fund his ballroom renovation.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Over time, the city could introduce structured ways for residents to express priorities for how resources are allocated.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Naan and gumbo, kimchi and chow chow companionably share the menu.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Venezuela and the Caribbean nation — who in the 1990s signed a delimitation treaty establishing the terms for exploiting any hydrocarbon deposits on both sides of the border strip — share the Gulf of Paria, an inland sea at Venezuela’s westernmost end and south of the island of Trinidad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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