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
William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
In response to the positive test, MPHD said crews are distributing educational flyers in the affected neighborhood, increasing mosquito trapping, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide where needed to help reduce mosquito populations.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Rosen said the Family Mob ran an open air drug market along Lake Street and Park Avenue South, distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At rescue sites, volunteers are distributing water and ice to crews working in the relentless heat.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Street outreach teams are also connecting with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, distributing water and cooling supplies and directing them to day shelters and other indoor options.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
For example, if a partnership earns $100,000 and allocates $50,000 apiece to its two partners, each partner may owe tax on $50,000 of income even if the partnership keeps the cash in its bank account rather than distributing it.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
In response to the positive test, MPHD said crews are distributing educational flyers in the affected neighborhood, increasing mosquito trapping, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide where needed to help reduce mosquito populations.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Rosen said the Family Mob ran an open air drug market along Lake Street and Park Avenue South, distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At rescue sites, volunteers are distributing water and ice to crews working in the relentless heat.
—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Street outreach teams are also connecting with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, distributing water and cooling supplies and directing them to day shelters and other indoor options.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
For example, if a partnership earns $100,000 and allocates $50,000 apiece to its two partners, each partner may owe tax on $50,000 of income even if the partnership keeps the cash in its bank account rather than distributing it.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributing
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About a week before Illinois passed its law classifying prediction markets as sports betting operators, the CFTC proposed new rulemaking that lays out how the commission would manage its exclusive control over regulating these markets.
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The British meteorological service has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in the days forward, classifying the coming wave as a risk to life.
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Inevitably, team evil has cooler powers, like Sindel’s scream and Kung Lao’s hat of doom, but in addition to allotting an inordinate amount of its combat time to Shao Kahn, who’s just a hulking guy with a hammer, the movie’s big visual idea is characters blasting one another with beams.
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The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.
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No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.
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So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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Employers should consider assigning a dedicated benefits navigator, someone who won't give legal or financial advice but will help the employee find relevant benefits, understand deadlines and know which professionals to call.
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Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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The region’s altitude and cold nights help preserve acidity and aromatics in the wines, distinguishing Amyndeon from Greece’s warmer coastal and island appellations.
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The motion detection is smart, too, distinguishing among people, pets, and vehicles, which reduces false alerts.
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Earlier this year, Senate Republicans proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer dollars from legislation meant to fund immigration enforcement agencies for security enhancements for the ballroom.
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With hyperscalers allocating more than $725 billion to capital expenditures, suppliers are directing production capacity to high-bandwidth memory for AI servers, which earns far more profit per wafer, noted The Wall Street Journal.
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“Distributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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