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
Allow the ham to rest after baking to help the juices evenly redistribute after cooking.
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
If no candidate receives a majority in the first round, the lowest-performing candidates are eliminated and their supporters’ next choices are redistributed until someone surpasses 50%.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For instance, the planet is home to a circular hotspot where the most powerful starlight hits it, and where wind doesn't blow strong enough to redistribute the heat.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
If no candidate receives a majority in the first round, the lowest-performing candidates are eliminated and their supporters’ next choices are redistributed until someone surpasses 50%.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For instance, the planet is home to a circular hotspot where the most powerful starlight hits it, and where wind doesn't blow strong enough to redistribute the heat.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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On Tuesday, Concept One Accessories disclosed a new licensing agreement to design, source, produce and distribute Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof adult cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Social Security payments are distributed on a certain Wednesday each month depending on the recipient's birthday.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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From then until now, the image of a plate divided into sections has more clearly depicted what serving sizes should look like in an actual meal.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The district is expected to make further cuts in the coming months as the total budget allocated to schools is reduced by $14 million, according to a separate presentation Jeffco Public Schools leaders plan to give Wednesday.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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In their weekly Wanted Wednesday post, officers shared a photo of the suspect walking down a store aisle with a basket and a shopping bag in his hands just days before New Year's Eve at the store on Irvine Center Drive.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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