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 those odds have subsequently been redistributed, introducing more randomness than ever before (especially with 16 teams in the mix, instead of 14).
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Local television revenue would be more aggressively redistributed, while a higher percentage of income from home stadiums would remain with the teams.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to eight hours, turning occasionally to redistribute marinade.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Local television revenue would be more aggressively redistributed, while a higher percentage of income from home stadiums would remain with the teams.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to eight hours, turning occasionally to redistribute marinade.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The cheese was likely repackaged, relabeled, and distributed further than locations currently tracked by the FDA.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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It’s divided into five romances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The price-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing the stock price by the consensus 12-months earnings projections on FactSet.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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These features help give you an idea of your most up-to-date financial status without spending much time manually logging information or allocating every dollar.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Jackson’s office argues regulators should take a closer look at how those costs are allocated and whether Duke’s projections for future demand are realistic.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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With Sour Power raining down at Foley Field and the Bulldogs celebrating in the background, Wes Johnson and Daniel Jackson shared an embrace.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Then the time comes for Rosie to fill Rulla in on the video shared on the girls’ trip.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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