1
as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
aid workers oversaw the distribution of supplies to the flood victims
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2
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the distribution of those stars has long suggested the form of a dipper
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Recent Examples of distribution
Hundreds have been killed at distribution hubs, many of them shot by Israeli forces.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
The label was originally produced by Camac but in 2018 the brand signed a licensing agreement with Gilmar Group for the production and global distribution of its ready-to-wear collections.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The JCPenney Alliance Supply Chain facility is one of the company's major retail distribution centers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Free food: Receive dry goods and fresh produce at this walk-up distribution offered by Feeding San Diego at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
The label was originally produced by Camac but in 2018 the brand signed a licensing agreement with Gilmar Group for the production and global distribution of its ready-to-wear collections.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The JCPenney Alliance Supply Chain facility is one of the company's major retail distribution centers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Free food: Receive dry goods and fresh produce at this walk-up distribution offered by Feeding San Diego at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This includes offering flexible work arrangements, providing access to mental health resources and recognizing the importance of work-life balance.—
Loubna Noureddin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Offering employees flexible work arrangements is another way to make people feel more at ease.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That process would happen without the formal bids or public referendum typically required for disposition of city property.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Whether by design or disposition, from Wall Street to Main Streets, China to Chicago, the chaos and radical uncertainty sown by the President’s words and deeds finds consumer and corporate sentiment jumpier than Elon at a Trump rally before their break-up.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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