distributes

verb

present tense third-person singular of distribute
1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type distribute the assignments according to seniority

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2
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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3
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 Pellicano from SkyPSI told me that SkyPSI does not manufacture drones but distributes them through a partner, allowing customers to either buy or lease them. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The ultra-fine mist distributes evenly and leaves a natural, skin-like finish. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026 Beyond her music, these fans admired her philanthropy, from the Imagination Library program that distributes books to children around the world to her US$1 million donation that helped fund COVID-19 vaccine research. — Sarah Dees, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 All3Media International distributes series including Fleabag, Race Across The World, Ocean with David Attenborough, The Circle and The Traitors. — Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The Premier League distributes its money more fairly than any other rich European league. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta collects used bicycles, repairs them and distributes them through community organizations that already have cycling programs for children. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 As part of the changes, every developer that distributes apps will be moved to a single set of business terms, and digital transactions for apps distributed outside of the App Store will be subject to a Core Technology Commission fee of 5 percent. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 Aug. 2026 The organization distributes shoes to those in need and creates jobs in developing countries. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributes
  1. classifies
  2. allots
  3. dispenses
  4. ranks
  5. assigns
  6. provides
  7. distinguishes
  8. allocates
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  • In 2021, researchers analyzing EPA compliance data found that 17 of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities had systems the agency classifies as serious violators.
    — Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, the state of Illinois recently passed a bill, SB3484, that classifies and regulates micromobility devices such as e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of allots
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  • That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of dispenses
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  • Alphabet, which ranks third in cloud, started providing total revenue from Google Cloud Platform and Workspace productivity subscriptions in 2020.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Emerging markets such as India, which entered the top 20 markets two years ago and now ranks 15th for Swiss watch exports by size, and Mexico are also contributing to a lessening of the dependency on wavering top markets, in particular China.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
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  • After a company initiates a recall, the FDA evaluates the situation and assigns a recall classification based on the level of health hazard posed by the product.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The data assigns a unique ID to each person in detention and records the date and time each person is booked into and out of each facility.
    — Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of assigns
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  • Going into the summer, recruiting a left-back was on the agenda, though Newcastle feel Dedic and Livramento’s ability to play down both flanks provides enough cover.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sea Hunter shows engine record The Navy’s growing autonomous fleet provides a direct use case for the certified technology.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of provides
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  • Players with no aura are lackluster or just generally can’t seem to find that mojo that distinguishes an average or even good player from a fan-favorite great.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • What distinguishes them is their ability to translate between the two.
    — Milan Shetti, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinguishes
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  • The program allocates $750 million annually in film and TV tax breaks.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • North Carolina allocates $5,309 in supplemental funding for each student with an individualized education plan, or IEP, which is required for all students with special needs.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
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