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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students
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as in dispenses
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributes
The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The campaign, known to have been active now for a worrying four months, uses fake companies to leverage trust and distributes the stealer malware in disguise as a video meeting application.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The federal government distributes NEVI funds to transportation departments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia; a wide range of agencies, including municipal governments, tribal governments and universities, can access CFI funds.
—Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is not the only time the rescue mission distributes food in the county.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Don’t miss out on this stackable, dishwasher- and oven-safe cookware set that has cool touch handles and distributes heat evenly.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Putting that engine towards but not right at the rear end reportedly distributes the weight more evenly, for better handling and stability.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
Based in Tampa, the company produces and distributes Coca-Cola products across Florida and is run by founder Troy Taylor.
—Andrea Murphy, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Energizer Holdings manufactures, markets, and distributes household batteries, specialty batteries, and lighting products.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The campaign, known to have been active now for a worrying four months, uses fake companies to leverage trust and distributes the stealer malware in disguise as a video meeting application.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The federal government distributes NEVI funds to transportation departments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia; a wide range of agencies, including municipal governments, tribal governments and universities, can access CFI funds.
—Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is not the only time the rescue mission distributes food in the county.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Don’t miss out on this stackable, dishwasher- and oven-safe cookware set that has cool touch handles and distributes heat evenly.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Putting that engine towards but not right at the rear end reportedly distributes the weight more evenly, for better handling and stability.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
Based in Tampa, the company produces and distributes Coca-Cola products across Florida and is run by founder Troy Taylor.
—Andrea Murphy, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Energizer Holdings manufactures, markets, and distributes household batteries, specialty batteries, and lighting products.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hoyt assigns his Cavalry reenactors to pick Native American chiefs and give presentations on them.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Hashing is a term that applies to the practice of passing passwords through a one-way cryptographic algorithm that assigns a long string of characters that’s unique for each unique input of plaintext.Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
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Still, in the near to intermediate term, that’s where any value Gimenez provides is going to come from.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Its main function is to direct funds that Congress allocates to local schools and universities.Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
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The agency administers more than $40 million a year in rent assistance and manages about 5,200 rental homes — most of them reserved for low-income, elderly or disabled residents.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Labor Department administers thousands of federal laws and regulations related to workplace safety and conditions, wages, unemployment benefits and employment services.Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The government now categorizes the Gulenists as a terrorist organization, called FETO.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Distributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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