1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
distribute the assignments according to seniority
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as in allots
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 dispenses
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of distributes
Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.
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Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
There are still roughly 220,000 survivors, and their median age is 87, according to the Claims Conference, the nonprofit organization that negotiates and distributes funds to Holocaust survivors and the social-service agencies that support them worldwide.
—Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This approach distributes risk across multiple revenue sources, providing a buffer against industry-specific disruptions.
—Rebekah Bastian, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
And the Economic Development Administration operates a regional office in Philadelphia that distributes federal funds for construction, workforce training, manufacturing, disaster relief and other purposes.
—Todd Aagaard, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Steve Potash is the CEO of Overdrive, which distributes digital products such as audiobooks, ebooks and movies to libraries.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
This company develops and distributes unofficial security patches for zero-day vulnerabilities where no official fix is available.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Gavin Kelleher is a humanitarian working with the Norwegian Refugee Council, an aid group that distributes tents and other necessities in Gaza.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
There are still roughly 220,000 survivors, and their median age is 87, according to the Claims Conference, the nonprofit organization that negotiates and distributes funds to Holocaust survivors and the social-service agencies that support them worldwide.
—Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This approach distributes risk across multiple revenue sources, providing a buffer against industry-specific disruptions.
—Rebekah Bastian, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
And the Economic Development Administration operates a regional office in Philadelphia that distributes federal funds for construction, workforce training, manufacturing, disaster relief and other purposes.
—Todd Aagaard, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Steve Potash is the CEO of Overdrive, which distributes digital products such as audiobooks, ebooks and movies to libraries.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
This company develops and distributes unofficial security patches for zero-day vulnerabilities where no official fix is available.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Gavin Kelleher is a humanitarian working with the Norwegian Refugee Council, an aid group that distributes tents and other necessities in Gaza.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Double plating distinguishes a special dish.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Comparatively, 15% of the state’s budget in 2021 went to Medicaid, 18% of the state’s budget in 2023 went to Medicaid, and the current budget allocates 22% of state funding, Mishler said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the budget is the sum that the studio allocates to it on its internal forecasts.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Golden Triangle administers the scholarships in cooperation with Mount Dora Community Trust.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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Empower, a financial firm that administers retirement plans for some 19 million investors, told CNBC Wednesday that some account holders are increasingly shifting money toward safer investments.—
Alexandra Byrne,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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Depending on how the Official Charts Company categorizes these versions — based on artwork, tracklists, remastering, and more — they may be counted separately, which helps explain why similar titles can tally such different numbers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This software layer brings the company's Essential Space, monochromatic icon packs, and a Smart App Drawer (in beta), which automatically categorizes apps in a way similar to iOS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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