redistribute

verb

Definition of redistributenext
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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of redistribute The other half would go into a fund to be redistributed to lower-income Americans through tax rebates. — Julia Simon, NPR, 16 July 2026 Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. — Jack W. Hill, Arkansas Online, 15 July 2026 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 July 2026 Resting meat after cooking allows fibers to relax, redistributing and reabsorbing juices for a more flavorful bite. — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for redistribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
  1. distribute
  2. divide
  3. provide
  4. allocate
  5. share
Verb
  • This was some 50 pallets containing more than 150,000 pieces of athletic gear – 6,500 pairs of shoes alone – all of which had to be sorted by team and distributed across campus in less than a month.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The power also gave the Kittrells' son the right to revoke the Children's Trust and distribute all the assets to the Kittrells.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • Taking a break from slinging hamburgers during the weekend lunch rush, Darlene Dumond acknowledged that Allagash remains divided on Jackson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No distributions were ever made by the Children's Trust to any of its beneficiaries, and the beneficial shares of that trust were not divided into separate shares for each of the beneficiaries as was also required by the 2020 amendment.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of Tuesday’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley eased concerns surrounding Jackson, describing the injury as day-to-day while noting the absence provides an opportunity to evaluate the team’s depth along the offensive line.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • For example, shifting the Fed’s portfolio toward short-term Treasury bills and away from long-term bonds or mortgage-back securities could reduce market price distortion and limit the government’s role in allocating capital across sectors.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of deciding how to divide time between tutoring and food delivery—or resources between computers and automobiles—a nation must decide how to allocate its limited resources between consumer goods and capital goods.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of allocate
Verb
  • Ask what is shared, what is promised, and what needs protection going forward with care today.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Jones’ death was confirmed by his wife of more than three decades, Alma Viator, who shared the news in a post on Facebook.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of share

Browse Nearby Words

rediscovery
redistribute
redistributed
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on redistribute

Nglish: Translation of redistribute for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All