as in dividing
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 redistributing
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of new snow has fallen in some areas, with gusty winds redistributing that snow into deeper, more dangerous drifts.
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Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1998, just 45% of Americans supported redistributing wealth through higher taxes on the richest; by 2022, that figure has climbed to 52%, according to Gallup.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
So this has been a very long journey to getting to redistributing and making spaces that are independent of promoters again.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
In theory, capping the rate at 10 percent would save consumers tens of billions of dollars while redistributing wealth from big banks and their shareholders to the low-income consumers who typically carry credit-card debt.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The system works with the active all wheel drive system to monitor wheel slip in milliseconds, redistributing power to the wheels with the most grip instantly.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department was able to save about $131,000 by utilizing cost-effective vendors, applying for grants, redistributing workloads, and eliminating full- and part-time positions, according to a one-sheet informational page about the reorganization from the department.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Simplified updating As diligence requests evolve, the seller can upload, replace, or supplement files without reprinting or redistributing materials.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After Chávez was freed and elected president in 1998, Maduro, a young lawmaker, helped push his agenda of redistributing the OPEC nation’s oil wealth and political power.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1998, just 45% of Americans supported redistributing wealth through higher taxes on the richest; by 2022, that figure has climbed to 52%, according to Gallup.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
So this has been a very long journey to getting to redistributing and making spaces that are independent of promoters again.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
In theory, capping the rate at 10 percent would save consumers tens of billions of dollars while redistributing wealth from big banks and their shareholders to the low-income consumers who typically carry credit-card debt.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The system works with the active all wheel drive system to monitor wheel slip in milliseconds, redistributing power to the wheels with the most grip instantly.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The department was able to save about $131,000 by utilizing cost-effective vendors, applying for grants, redistributing workloads, and eliminating full- and part-time positions, according to a one-sheet informational page about the reorganization from the department.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Simplified updating As diligence requests evolve, the seller can upload, replace, or supplement files without reprinting or redistributing materials.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After Chávez was freed and elected president in 1998, Maduro, a young lawmaker, helped push his agenda of redistributing the OPEC nation’s oil wealth and political power.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistributing
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The first, a, is obtained by dividing the year number by 19 and calculating the remainder.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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This was due to the fact that there were so many credible Democrats dividing the 65% to 70% of voters who at least lean left.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Exclusive venue contracts also reinforced its role in distributing tickets for major tours.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jackson’s estate is not just collecting his assets and then distributing them.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, allocating 75 basis points of one’s portfolio to such a trade would cut the pain of a decline of more than 12% from here in half.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gutierrez Molina went missing shortly after sharing his location at an Airbnb, KDFW-TV reported.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your reporting here on The Excerpt.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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