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
As a result of Robinson’s underperformance, a $15,950 payout was redistributed among those who had bet.
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Jill Martin, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In June, Rocket Companies completed a corporate restructuring that redistributed shares in the firm held by RHI, a holding company majority-owned by Gilbert.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
During the shake-up of the solar system, these objects would have been redistributed.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jill Martin, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In June, Rocket Companies completed a corporate restructuring that redistributed shares in the firm held by RHI, a holding company majority-owned by Gilbert.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
During the shake-up of the solar system, these objects would have been redistributed.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Eight more suspects have since been arrested for producing and distributing the vodka, Metro reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Carriage 3 was conceived and crafted in-house, cleverly using a sliding Victorian rail carriage door to divide the kitchen from the living and sleeping compartments, which are accessed via beautiful (and functional) fold-away steps.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Viewers can also expect health emergencies, explosive confrontations and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide the family even further.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show typically draws over 100 million viewers, providing unprecedented global exposure for artists and their cultural impact.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, many plant protein powders combine different sources to provide all essential amino acids, including leucine.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
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This was offset by a high hotel quality rating, of 8 out of 10, alongside an 82,500-capacity stadium with eight matches allocated.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Martin laughed this week when asked to approximate the number of hours he’s allocated to this.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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My process began with spending time together, building trust, sharing stories, before discussing ideas, moving objects, adjusting interiors, and staging moments that echoed each family’s rituals or memories.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Adelita Grijalva, who shares many of the same policy positions as the late congressman, will finish out his term until the 2026 midterms.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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