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
But the team then pays for it later, as the cap number that got eliminated from one year gets redistributed throughout the rest of the term of the deal.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
So this has been a very long journey to getting to redistributing and making spaces that are independent of promoters again.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
This allows the juices to redistribute.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
So this has been a very long journey to getting to redistributing and making spaces that are independent of promoters again.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
This allows the juices to redistribute.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for redistribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The site is being divided into several parcels, one destined for a Yokohama-like building with an attached hotel, another for housing, a third for shipping perishable freight.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Polls show the nation is sharply divided over the issue of American citizenship for newborn children of unauthorized immigrants.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Allison, in last year’s budget the district allocated nearly $1 million for the HVAC system.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The family declined to share it with me and is now seeking to sell it to a new publisher.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For women's history month, a local woman who helped build military aircraft during World War II is now sharing her story, more than 80 years later.—
Irene Gonzalez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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