DISTRIBUTED Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

distributed

verb

Definition of distributed

past tense of distribute

as in classified

to arrange or assign according to type distribute the assignments according to seniority

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as in allotted

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 dispensed

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of distributed Leo also called for a ceasefire to allow for food and medical assistance to be distributed in the region, as well as the safe evacuation of civilians. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Like his hit debut, Ghosts will be distributed by Focus Features. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 That came after the company distributed about 471 million warrants giving holders of Paramount Skydance’s PSKY Class B shares the option to purchase stock in the new company for $12/share. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 On the day of our interview, Gilbert said, Danny recorded a voiceover and distributed socks to homeless people. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 Here, though, the researchers explored whether an AI model itself could be distributed as the worm, spreading its weights to new devices and running across even weak chips. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 Another goal is to improve how bacteria are distributed within the device. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The series is also distributed in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, Lithuania, the Middle East and parts of Africa. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The collection will be distributed through leading department stores and better specialty stores in North America and there is an option to renew for another three years. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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The Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office determined Buck died from a gunshot wound and her death was classified as a homicide, the agency said.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Roughly 10 to 15% of all lung cancer cases are classified as a small cell carcinoma.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of classified

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In just the last two years, the team won back-to-back championships and ranked among the league’s top three most expensive payrolls.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
As things stand, Boise State is the only team ranked in the AP Top 25, indicating that the Broncos are in the driver’s seat.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

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Other senior church roles include the Dean of the College of Cardinals—a position recently assigned to Cardinal Tagle.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Thousands of vehicles without air conditioning Records obtained by the I-Team also revealed that more than half of the active delivery vehicles assigned in Texas still lack air conditioning.

— Ginger Allen, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of assigned

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Check out the first images of The Cold Song, provided exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter, below.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Customers who had been due to fly on Saturday were provided with accommodation and rebooked on alternative flights, according to the airline.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of provided

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That broader attention makes precise terminology useful when different medications are grouped under the GLP-1 label.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.

— Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouped

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Qualifying stock is transferred to Treasury and allocated to eligible children according to donor instructions and Treasury guidance.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
The temporary restraining order by Judge Jennifer Rochon in Manhattan federal court also bars the Department of Homeland Security from spending any more of the $20 million allocated for the ad campaign.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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