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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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Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

"Over a century later, it is emerging as an elegantly conserved mechanism at the heart of mitochondrial biology. This biophysical process offers a simple and energy efficient means to distribute the mitochondrial genome."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“The NFL has for decades put our fans front and center in how we distribute our content.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

“No, I only distribute pigs to early risers,” said Mr. Arable.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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