as in distributes
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 redistributes
Dry sweeping alone just redistributes dust rather than removing it.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry sweeping alone just redistributes it, so the right method depends on your flooring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The collection features Sole Bliss' patented comfort construction, which redistributes pressure and accommodates wider feet without compromising the sleek silhouette.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This maneuver redistributes pressure points on your bed and keeps you from sinking into the same spot while sleeping.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
His view on workforce impact is that AI redistributes effort toward higher-value work.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recapture is the state school finance system that pulls money back from school districts with high property values — like Austin — and redistributes the funds to other Texas school districts that can’t raise enough revenue locally to educate their students.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry sweeping alone just redistributes it, so the right method depends on your flooring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The collection features Sole Bliss' patented comfort construction, which redistributes pressure and accommodates wider feet without compromising the sleek silhouette.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This maneuver redistributes pressure points on your bed and keeps you from sinking into the same spot while sleeping.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
His view on workforce impact is that AI redistributes effort toward higher-value work.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recapture is the state school finance system that pulls money back from school districts with high property values — like Austin — and redistributes the funds to other Texas school districts that can’t raise enough revenue locally to educate their students.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redistributes
Verb
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Food restrictions for Cubans date back to 1962, when ration books were first established, a system that distributes monthly staples.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The top half of the purifier features a glossy white, bladeless amplifier loop fan that distributes clean, hydrated air throughout the room.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pledge is meaningless if the president of the United States lies to us, divides us, bullies us and steals from us.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now Kocak is a writer, podcaster (Private Parts Unknown), and comedian who divides her time between Austin, Texas and Los Angeles.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rollins is eyeing the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, designed under former President Joe Biden, which allocates funds to small- and mid-sized fertilizer production facilities through five-year grants to increase competition and bring down agricultural costs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then, using a scoring system the county selects projects and allocates funds.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McClellan, who measured 6-3 7/8 and 313 pounds at his pro day, provides the imposing presence over center that the Packers lacked.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trost provides similar depth for the Rams on the offensive line.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The barista shares a first name with one of the bombers, Tamerlan Tsarnaev.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Redistributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redistributes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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