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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3
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
Aguirre reportedly distributed pills containing fentanyl to two more minors later that month, and one of them overdosed and survived, the plea agreement said.
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Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2025
They’ll be distributed as short-form episodic films released on social media and traditional features available in theaters in a bid to merge short and long form content consumption.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters That funding was part of some $661 million that USAID distributed in Sudan last year, accounting for nearly half of the global humanitarian response to the crisis.
—Violet Ikong, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Skyline Media has distributed more than 800 international films and served as sales agent for over 150 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2025
They’ll be distributed as short-form episodic films released on social media and traditional features available in theaters in a bid to merge short and long form content consumption.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters That funding was part of some $661 million that USAID distributed in Sudan last year, accounting for nearly half of the global humanitarian response to the crisis.
—Violet Ikong, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Skyline Media has distributed more than 800 international films and served as sales agent for over 150 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribute
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Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Last week, dozens of journalists were allotted 10-minute interviews with Wilmore and, separately, Suni Williams.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Be sure to allot two to three hours to explore each town.—
Haley Harrison,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some parents aren't comfortable with the practice, while others don't hesitate to dispense kisses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli is 79 and will still be 79 when the Grammys are dispensed early next year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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Last year, Boise was ranked No. 77, and the year prior it was ranked No. 50.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Acuff was ranked the No. 7 recruit after previously being the No. 5 prospect.—
Richard Davenport,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The State Department confirmed Anton's role on Thursday, assigning him responsibility for detailing the potential deal, which would include sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similar to any reward system used to manage behavior, Dr. Egger says parents can cause children to unintentionally assigning a high emotional value to screen time, which leads to dependence.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Companion planting can provide a natural structure or shade.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s letter noted that the one-year term of vehicle leases is often the result of state statutes or rules that distinguish a vehicle lease from a rental for sales tax purposes and set the minimum term for a lease at one year.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Loveland’s ability to separate from defenders is what distinguished him.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $15 million for a task force within the IRS to create a report about the costs and opinions of a potential direct e-file program.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to Harvard’s annual report, the largest chunks of the endowment are allocated to private equity (39%) and hedge funds (32%).—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Distribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribute. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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