distribute
verb (used with object)
to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
distributing
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present participleof distribute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On Friday, photographs were released of the Pope celebrating Mass and distributing communion in hospital for staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
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
The pressure would fall first on model developers and the companies financing and distributing their products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 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
Fewer people were waiting on the food line, but fewer people were distributing the food as well.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
