as in to distribute
to divide (something) among a group in a different way
Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states. We need to redistribute the duties among ourselves; some of us are working too hard, and others are hardly working at all.
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Recent Examples of redistribute
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness, giving the juices time to redistribute before cutting in.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 May 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for redistribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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Her husband, Souksavath Noi Keomisy, pleaded guilty in 2009 to felony federal charges of conspiracy to possess the drug ecstasy with the intent to distribute.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Half of the settlement amount will be distributed directly to county, city, and township governments, with the rest distributed to the state for drug prevention services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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For the first time, Division 1 of the CIF-SS playoffs is a 16-team group that was divided into four pools of four teams each.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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In between Biennale exhibits, here is where to eat, drink, and pull up a stool, by sestiere, the six historic districts that divide the city.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Accessibility Ocean Casino Resort strives to provide an accessible experience for all guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For example, in a class with 20 students, 8 A’s would be permitted, while in a course of 100, the instructor could allocate 24 A’s — 20% of the total number of students plus four additional.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Another campaign led by the nonprofit Democracy Fund urges philanthropic funders to support free and fair elections and to allocate funding to nonprofits who do that by the end of April.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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These days, teams’ payrolls are capped and the league’s revenue is shared.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The service Casual but professional, and everyone from the concierge to the person helping you get set up at the pool is incredibly friendly and more than happy to share their favorite spots around the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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