1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
as in allotting
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 dispensing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributing
Despite logistical and security challenges, UNICEF and partners are distributing warm winter clothes and other essential supplies, along with humanitarian cash transfers to help families in Gaza afford food and other necessities.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Pulsating heat pipes work by distributing heat through the vibration and circulation of coolant, maintaining efficiency with minimal gravity impact, even in fast-moving vehicles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Santa Monica Seafood said in its own statement that retailers who have the oysters should stop distributing them and destroy them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Nolan wrote the script and will direct the project, which Universal Pictures is distributing.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
One of the men, Gonzalez de la Fuente, would meet with the other conspirators two or three times a month and was involved in distributing between 15 and 50 kilograms of cocaine, the news release said.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
The state's efforts have included distributing millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-risk dairy farm workers and using social media to promote practices that prevent the spread of the virus.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Pulsating heat pipes work by distributing heat through the vibration and circulation of coolant, maintaining efficiency with minimal gravity impact, even in fast-moving vehicles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Santa Monica Seafood said in its own statement that retailers who have the oysters should stop distributing them and destroy them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Nolan wrote the script and will direct the project, which Universal Pictures is distributing.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
One of the men, Gonzalez de la Fuente, would meet with the other conspirators two or three times a month and was involved in distributing between 15 and 50 kilograms of cocaine, the news release said.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
The state's efforts have included distributing millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-risk dairy farm workers and using social media to promote practices that prevent the spread of the virus.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Insurance companies, on the other hand, are experts at studying crash rates and assigning (and litigating) liability.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Willis, however, could decide to challenge the appellate court's decision, which would delay the process of assigning a new prosecutor to the case.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Queen, who splits his time between Orlando and Osceola in the G League, earned the start after providing a boost off the bench against the Heat.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, less competitive markets may see slower price growth or minor declines, providing opportunities for buyers.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Russian speakers in the experiment proved faster than English speakers at distinguishing shades that corresponded to that lexical distinction.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the ambitious stories and powerful performances help Farscape stand out in small-screen sci-fi, the most distinguishing aspect is the awesome muppets, courtesy of the Jim Henson Company.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Governments Began Handing Off Critical Decisions to AI Federal, state, and local governments make thousands of crucial decisions daily, from allocating school funding to managing welfare programs.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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At its core, trading is about allocating capital efficiently and providing liquidity to markets — a process that should be as inclusive and equitable as possible.Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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By managing and administering sanctions, export controls, and investment screening, Washington can often prevent money and certain technology from falling into the hands of its rivals.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Maher stressed that the debate occurring now is much more localized than in years past, given that just 10 of the 27 states with the death penalty still on the books sentenced people to death this year, with nine states actually administering executions.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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If any athletes who finished on the podium had already received an invitation to X Games Aspen, the automatic berth went to the next-highest-placing rider(s) or skier(s).Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 1973, after separating from Jim, Alice was one of six artists featured in Maclean’s as models for women in Canada.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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