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distribute

[dih-strib-yoot] / dɪˈstrɪb yut /
VERB
allocate, deliver, spread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer allot apportion assign circulate disburse dispense disseminate donate give give away hand out issue present scatter share
STRONG
appropriate bestow consign convey deal diffuse disperse dispose divide endow parcel partition prorate radiate ration sow strew
WEAK
cut up deal out dish out divvy up dole out fork out lot out measure out mete pass out pay out shell out slice up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
collect conceal gather hold keep receive refrain retain take withhold
STRONG
attach combine disarrange join maintain refuse unite
WEAK
hoard preserve store
VERB
classify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange file order
STRONG
assort categorize class group
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder disorganize mix up
WEAK
collect gather hoard hold keep maintain preserve store

Example Sentences

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Members, who received “Know Your Rights” cards to distribute to workers, should tell workers to take their breaks on site when ICE agents are in town, the association recommended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This makes it possible to direct quantum signals and distribute entanglement over long distances.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

A lot of the electricity is coming from offshore wind in northern Scotland and many more cables are being installed to distribute this power across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Those 14 recently raised their payouts and are expected to distribute only about 12% of their projected 2026 free cash flow as dividends.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“And distribute the kindling more evenly. And not so much paper.”

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

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