as in distributes
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 redistributes
This requires investment in upskilling and reskilling programs that would leave no worker behind, as well as a form of shared sovereignty that redistributes profits in a more equitable way.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistributes
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A number of rare and valuable Pokémon are unfortunately shiny locked, and typically the only way to obtain shiny versions of these Pokémon is to wait for a future game, or hope that developer Game Freak distributes them as a gift.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gestational diabetes results from hormonal changes and the way the insulin converts food into energy and distributes that fuel to cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Sep. 2025
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The jet stream divides the country in two, bringing wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 45-year-old Shears now divides his time between London and New Orleans, is a founding member of the pop and glam rock band Scissor Sisters.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Santa Clara County allocates $6 million annually through its Office of Immigrant Relations to support immigration legal services.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Productions must also pass a test which allocates points to factors such as the language of the broadcast, the nationality of key members of the crew and the author of the subject matter.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ectoin in the formula provides antioxidant protection, while glycerin and niacinamide make your skin texture springy and your moisture barrier strong.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The uncertainty was compounded by the lack of a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which provides guidance on vaccine use to the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pulling this off while also building a culture that manages change effectively and shares the benefits of agentic AI inclusively is the key here.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gulati also shares insights from his new book, How to Be Bold, illustrating how courage becomes a competitive advantage in times of uncertainty.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Redistributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistributes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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