Synonyms of redistributing

redistributing

verb

present participle of redistribute

as in dividing

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

• dividing
• distributing
• providing
• allocating
• sharing
• splitting
• administering
• assigning
• supplying
• appropriating
• dispensing
• allotting
• measuring (out)
• circulating
• apportioning
• sharing (out)
• rationing
• disbursing
• proportioning
• issuing
• dealing (out)
• donating
• parting
• dishing out
• furnishing
• prorating
• disseminating
• bestowing
• lotting
• allowing
• dispersing
• doling out
• handing out
• divvying (up)
• meting (out)
• portioning
• setting
• spreading
• contributing
• admeasuring
• scattering
• dolloping (out)
• parceling (out)
• reallocating
• pledging
• reapportioning
• chipping in

Dissimilar Words

• denying
• withholding
• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• disallowing
• depriving (of)
• pinching
• begrudging
• skimping
• stinting
• niggling (out)
• misallocating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redistributing

Primarily, sufficient membership revenues, thanks to a post-pandemic boom in New York social clubs, allow the club to budget for new sports without redistributing funding away from existing sports, such as track and field and swimming. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

This water releases massive waves of heat, redistributing warmth from the ocean to the atmosphere—and subsequently shifts weather patterns around the world. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

That water releases massive heat, redistributing warmth from the ocean to the atmosphere. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Washington wants surplus countries to reduce their surpluses by redistributing income to the household sector. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

One way in which Wounaan do so is conscientiously sharing and redistributing food, money, wisdom and the like to foster equity. — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Nobody's compensation depends on redistributing decision authority, and everyone's depends on the number. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 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

The Endeavour Canovas have a rocker sole that’s especially good for absorbing shock and redistributing pressure. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026