1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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2
as in to allot
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 to dispense
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distribute
Some have swivel ball bearings in them that help distribute the weight of the rope while jumping.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The first is distributed in a disk image that masquerades as Maccy, a clipboard manager for Macs.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with the Kursk region governor in Moscow.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
To help distribute wear more evenly, Heiser recommends rotating your mattress 180 degrees every few months.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The first is distributed in a disk image that masquerades as Maccy, a clipboard manager for Macs.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with the Kursk region governor in Moscow.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
To help distribute wear more evenly, Heiser recommends rotating your mattress 180 degrees every few months.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribute
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The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.
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Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.
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In declining the option, the Hawks now have access to all of the $15 million allotted to their nontaxpayer midlevel exception.
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This thing is seriously massive, featuring way too many goodies to list in the space allotted here.
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The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
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Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.
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Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
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Among Japanese prefectures, Okinawa ranks first in consumption of KFC and last in consumption of seafood, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens—its residents have Japan’s highest average body-mass index.
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The man — identified by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson — fled on foot, pursued by Memphis police officers along with Tennessee National Guard soldiers who are assigned to the area.
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Around the same time, Sullivan, who was assigned male at birth, began questioning her gender identity.
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Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
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The state also provides a $20 per month taxable subsidy for workers who commute using a bike for at least half of work days each month.
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Weather became a way to distinguish Elle from those around her in Seattle.
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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Most focus heavily on grants and donations, yet allocate little to promotions.
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This year, lawmakers agreed to allocate $15 million for security for Jewish schools — funding that was not vetoed in the final budget.
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“Distribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribute. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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