reassigning

verb

present participle of reassign
as in reallocating

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  1. redistributing
  2. contributing
  3. donating
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  • One way in which Wounaan do so is conscientiously sharing and redistributing food, money, wisdom and the like to foster equity.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Nobody's compensation depends on redistributing decision authority, and everyone's depends on the number.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of redistributing
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  • In closing arguments, defense attorney Russell Wilson said a heated argument between prosecutors and Anthony's lawyers caused Anthony to lose trust in the state, contributing to his decision not to testify.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous studies have indicated the warming climate is contributing to more intense droughts and more intense rainfall.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributing
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  • In response, Estonian artists have stepped in, donating paintings, prints, sculptures and other works for the sale.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Through the project, Amazon is donating millions of dollars to Jasper County, including a $25 million investment in local water infrastructure to bring municipal water service to the town of Wheatfield.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of donating
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