DISTRIBUTED Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

distributed

verb

Definition of distributed

past tense of distribute

as in classified

to arrange or assign according to type distribute the assignments according to seniority

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as in allotted

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 dispensed

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of distributed Investigators said at the time that more than 25 songs had been played or distributed online without permission from Eminem or the group that owns his music, Capitol Labels Group. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The numbers were distributed evenly across the incoming beam, and whether the photon passed the polarizer depended on its number and the polarizer’s angle. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The rolls, which may contain sesame flour, were distributed to stores in California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Instead, the majority of its cash flow is distributed to investors, who are responsible for the tax. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The foundation has raised more than $30,000 to be awarded in scholarships and $26,000 to be distributed to community causes. — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 According to Flex’s 2005 Carshow Tour CD & DVD, Stokes was a co-executive producer for the project, which was distributed through Koch Records. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Although Luther had not intended his work for the broader public, his theses were soon translated into German, printed, and distributed. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026 Leo also called for a ceasefire to allow for food and medical assistance to be distributed in the region, as well as the safe evacuation of civilians. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
But China's latest regulations require people classified as Chinese tax residents to self-declare worldwide income to Beijing, Wang said.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of classified

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The Pirates, Meyer said, do not spend all the money they are allotted to sign draft picks.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The research and design process for the makeup was allotted 18 months prior to principal photography, so Dunckley had the opportunity to get the execution down to a science.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of allotted

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There are currently five teams from the SEC ranked despite having two losses.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
The extermination company Terminix ranked 50 cities in the United States with the worst rodent infestations and Sacramento is on the list.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of ranked

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In previous election cycles, state officials in the states where monitors were assigned were notified at the same time as the counties.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of assigned

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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, SPCJ said a break-in and vandalism at a synagogue in Paris's 19th arrondissement initially suggested burglary, although the motive remained undetermined.

— Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
During his interview with the investigators, Willie Herndon provided details regarding his involvement in the incident and information about potential ongoing investigations in other areas, which remain active, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of provided

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Two popular names with deep ties to the Pittsburgh region will be grouped this week at the PGA Tour's event in Bermuda.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Peters grouped India, Indonesia and Colombia among markets where Netflix still has considerable room to add subscribers and plans to maintain accessible entry-level prices.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Seventy-one percent of the water diverted from the lake’s basin is allocated to agriculture.

— Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Keys to success Two key issues at the conference involve guaranteeing that Indigenous peoples and local communities have a say in decisions on their territory, including how conservation programs are designed and how resources are allocated.

— David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

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