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
Resting time allows the juices to redistribute while the chicken finishes cooking.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Consider each manager’s individual preferences, well-being, and needs, and redistribute work as needed.
—Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Filling is made up of individual fibers, which can be redistributed by fluffing the couch cushions.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Consider each manager’s individual preferences, well-being, and needs, and redistribute work as needed.
—Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Filling is made up of individual fibers, which can be redistributed by fluffing the couch cushions.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for redistribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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But several experts told Newsweek that excluding people living in the country without legal status from the head count used to allocate congressional seats among the states and determine how federal funding is distributed would run afoul of the U.S. Constitution.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fremantle distributed the original across more than 170 territories, with Turkish viewers accessing it through Digiturk, Tabii, Turkcell TV+ and Puhu TV.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Focused on expanding their notorious drug and money laundering organization outside of Detroit, their strained relationship has left the brothers divided.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The idea of a playing captain, something not seen since Arnold Palmer led and competed in 1963, has divided opinion across the golf world.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Omega-3 content per serving: Chia seeds are highly nutritious, providing a shelf-stable source of ALA, plus fiber, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The statement noted that Morgan Stanley had provided assessment to the exec board and Goldman Sachs the same to the supervisory board.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The final tally allocated 2,076 shares at $250 each, 173 shares at $2,500 each, 148 shares at $5,000 each and154 shares at $25,000 each, according to the filing.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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By understanding geographic differences, companies can strategically allocate resources to better serve their customers.—
Nancy Clark,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Frankie’s Fabulous Italiano opened this August at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, sharing an address with Drai’s East Hampton, a Las Vegas nightclub that opened out east in July 2025.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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After an announcement on Monday night that Swift would soon appear on New Heights, Kelce’s show with his brother, Jason, a clip shared on Swift and New Heights’ social feeds showed Swift with both Kelces, wielding a special surprise: her next album, titled The Life of a Showgirl.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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