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
Buncombe County was distributing ready-to-eat meals and bottled water with daily limits of two meal packages per adult and one per child.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Once everyone was at their mats, staff members began distributing gummies to guests.
—Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The organization has been distributing supplies to those impacted and providing hot meals on the ground in Florida.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Last year, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks left their Bally Sports networks, and the league began producing and distributing the games on pay-TV bundles and MLB TV instead.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Once everyone was at their mats, staff members began distributing gummies to guests.
—Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The organization has been distributing supplies to those impacted and providing hot meals on the ground in Florida.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Last year, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks left their Bally Sports networks, and the league began producing and distributing the games on pay-TV bundles and MLB TV instead.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This little adjustment in perspective motivates the group to investigate underlying issues instead of assigning blame.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, showcasing successful women in STEM and providing mentorship opportunities can inspire and encourage the next generation of female innovators.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Announced last month, the startup—which can show users blood sugar levels and help stabilize them by providing insight and guidance toward better foods and habits, will now be integrated into Oura’s health offerings for users.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By integrating financial services, companies can offer a more holistic experience, distinguishing themselves from competitors.Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Nebraska is just one of two states that uses a piecemeal approach to allocating electoral votes instead of a winner-takes-all approach.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Another common problem is over-allocating resources to meet peak demands and strict service level agreements (SLAs).Desikan Madhavanur, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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At the first sign of anaphylaxis, healthcare providers recommend administering one or two doses of Epinephrine (adrenaline).Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps even more impressive is that the Dodgers hitters have drawn an LCS-record 31 walks, baseball’s Goliaths administering death by a thousand cuts.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Witnesses told investigators that Thomas was seen hours later struggling to drag something wrapped in a blue tarp down the apartment building stairs before placing the tarp in Abraham’s car, according to the affidavit.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Moving forward, promoting smart growth practices, and enhancing urban ventilation by incorporating more open spaces and strategically placing buildings to allow for better air circulation will reduce this problem.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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