distribute
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Samsung averted a strike in South Korea earlier this year by agreeing to a deal to distribute bonuses equivalent to 10.5 percent of operating profit to its semiconductor employees.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
In their role as nighttime pollinators, they distribute pollen from the flowers of numerous food-producing plants, carrying it on their fur and faces, according to the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources division.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He points out that sodium ion batteries could help distribute renewable energy to data centres.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
She even made sure to itemize possessions in her will and distribute them to friends and/or family.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
She even gave the boys Watch- tower pamphlets to distribute in the township.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
To juice demand, the company distributes free bats, as well as other gear, to select travel players—known as the Rawlings Army and the Easton Army—as young as 9.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
But he is also outstanding with the ball because he distributes it quickly and always chooses the right route.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Marafatsos’ personal website features a photo of a basket of root vegetables and identifies him as the co-founder of a company that distributes local food products to restaurants in the Washington, D.C., region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It also distributes tens of thousands of free tickets to nonprofit organizations through a program called Community Concert Connections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Rather than use logos—detailed arguments and eye-glazing statistics about the ways in which the charity achieves the greatest good, distributes its funds, and so on—the ad shoots straight for the heart.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
![]()
One challenge with this method is that the laser tracking stations are not evenly distributed around the globe.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
He says Rainmaker releases this form of silver at 20 grams per flight, distributed across thousands of square kilometres.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Tock, an audio engineer and teacher, has distributed flyers and talked to tenants about organizing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Both said they were neutral on the virtual power plant law, with Paulo noting that PG&E “supports efforts to better recognize the value distributed energy resources can provide to the grid.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Papers were scattered all about the room, because recently he had written many short notices and distributed them through the town.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
![]()
In Long Beach, where waves slammed into the seawall and homes, crews have been reinforcing portions of the boardwalk and are distributing sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
"That is materially different from distributing critical literature outside the headquarters of a public broadcaster."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
International licensing agreements make the process of marketing and distributing drugs easier and can help Chinese firms conduct clinical trials outside of China, which typically leads to smoother FDA approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The United Nations launched a "loss and damage" fund in 2025 to aid the impacts of climate change, though it has not yet begun distributing its limited cash.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The brothers begin distributing them among the congregants like so many neckties.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing distribute
Charlotte's Web
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Workshop 1, Part 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Essential English Vocabulary, List 6
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!