redistribution

noun

as in reallocation

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Recent Examples of redistribution This redistribution is now beginning to fracture European policy on Russia itself. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The Flyers’ offer sheet means a redistribution of cap dollars has arrived. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Raising the cap without raising earned benefits severs the link between tax contributions and benefits, and would make Social Security just another tax-and-spend redistribution program. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Many of its candidates support entirely eliminating immigration enforcement, abolishing the police, sweeping wealth redistribution and expanding government ownership over significant sectors of the economy. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 The larger issue business leaders may want addressed is whether Mamdani has an economic growth agenda to match his redistribution one. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Government agencies need to guarantee reliable penicillin supply and access with state and regional rotating stockpiles, rapid redistribution, and clear allocation protocols. — Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026 Researchers said charge redistribution, orbital hybridization and spin modulation at the interface helped optimize the catalyst’s behavior during oxygen reduction. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 Created only a year ago, Nourish Miami is a food recovery and redistribution organization that turns luxurious leftovers into quality meals for those in need. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribution
  1. reallocation
  2. distribution
  3. reapportionment
  4. allocation
  5. apportionment
Noun
  • Perhaps a reallocation of energy can allow the Huskers to operate this season with a lighter load on their shoulders.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Exception handling, capacity reallocation and carrier performance all need to be problems your team can respond to directly, instead of ones that sit in a third party's queue.
    — Nishith Rastogi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of reallocation
Noun
  • Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Results like this are only possible when our creators and studio have the confidence to find new dimensions with iconic IP through bold creative choices, world-class marketing and distribution, and outstanding execution.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • After the 2030 census and the reapportionment, those states will lose population, Electoral College votes, to the benefit of Texas and other Sunbelt states.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But reapportionment will change the electoral math for both parties.
    — Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of reapportionment
Noun
  • Halie Soifer, the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, said there is broad support for Israel within the Democratic Party — the only division in the party relates to the allocation of military aid to Israel.
    — Maham Javaid, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • This strategic move follows growing concerns over rapidly escalating enterprise AI budgets, with companies like Uber and Microsoft quickly exhausting their allocations.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of allocation
Noun
  • Roll Call first reported on the apportionment of new funds for White House security.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Congress would have to amend the 1967 Uniform Congressional District Act and repeal the requirement that requires states to use single-member districts for congressional apportionment, Drutman explained.
    — Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Definition of apportionment

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