How to Use redistribute in a Sentence

redistribute

verb
  • The government redistributed the land to the settlers.
  • Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states.
  • Here are a few ways to redistribute food to those who need it.
    — Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Cotton cloths and feather dusters tend to stir dust up and redistribute it.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
  • Of course tax the rich and redistribute, but at this point that goes without saying.
    — Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2023
  • This will help to redistribute that sweet and savory sauce and keep the beans from drying out.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • In that time the juices will redistribute, helping to insure moist meat.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 12 July 2020
  • Give it a thorough shake to help redistribute the feather fill.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
  • This allows the juices to redistribute.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Shake pan to redistribute nuts, and then put it back in oven for another five minutes.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The e-tron S can also redistribute torque across its front axle by braking.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 3 July 2020
  • This gives it time for the juices to redistribute, also helping to ensure moist meat.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 12 July 2020
  • Money that’s not used will be redistributed to other states that need it.
    — Michael Phillis, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Dry sweeping alone just redistributes it, so the right method depends on your flooring.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Mowing the lawn twice will finely cut the clippings and redistribute them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Stir well to redistribute some of the orzo that may sink to the bottom, then ladle into bowls.
    — Washington Post, 11 May 2021
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The idea is to add money to income rather than redistribute a future refund.
    — Roger Valdez, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Griffith was quick to redistribute the credit she'd been given.
    — Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    — ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Dry sweeping alone just redistributes dust rather than removing it.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • For free, dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary.
    — Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Please do not copy and paste FT articles and redistribute by email or post to the web.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025

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