as in to distribute
to divide (something) among a group in a different way
Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states. We need to redistribute the duties among ourselves; some of us are working too hard, and others are hardly working at all.
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Recent Examples of redistribute
Harrison had 24% of the vote before being removed from the running and ballots in her favor being redistributed to the two front runners.
Harrison, who represented District 4 before resigning earlier this year, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
His team is being redistributed throughout the company.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Investing in inclusive practices is not about redistributing a finite set of resources, but about increasing the overall potential of organizations’ workforce.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II, overthrew the Anglo-Saxon elite, took possession of the land and redistributed much of it from Anglo-Saxon landowners to his loyal Norman followers, transforming the ruling class, including its language and composition.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
His team is being redistributed throughout the company.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Investing in inclusive practices is not about redistributing a finite set of resources, but about increasing the overall potential of organizations’ workforce.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II, overthrew the Anglo-Saxon elite, took possession of the land and redistributed much of it from Anglo-Saxon landowners to his loyal Norman followers, transforming the ruling class, including its language and composition.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistribute
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In New Jersey, rain is usually distributed evenly over the months, state climatologist Dave Robinson said.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Mubi distributes the film throughout most of Europe and Latin America, while A24 distributes in the USA.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lacking a tie-breaking vote could delay action at the FTC, such as when the commission was divided over 7-Eleven’s $21 billion purchase of Speedway stores in 2021.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For months leading up to the 2024 election, polling demonstrated that Americans were sharply divided on the United States’ responsibility to support Ukraine.Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The education office said the board has racked up $243,000 in legal costs for the 2023-2024 year — nearly $70,000 more than what it is allocated.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The system allocates 538 votes across the country, and a candidate needs a majority, or 270 votes, to win.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Not even the detective who so quickly closed JP’s case can ignore the weird coincidence, nor the fact that this murder house definitely has more secrets to share.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistribute. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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